Chapter 17 - Ethan's Last Conversation
Ethan contacted Maya through their attorneys.
He wanted one final meeting.
Maya agreed.
They met in the same quiet conference room where they had spoken months earlier.
Ethan looked different.
No expensive watch.
No designer jacket.
No confidence.
Just a tired man sitting across from the woman he had lost.
“I sold my car,” he said.
Maya didn't respond.
“I sold most of what I had.”
He took a breath.
“I’m paying everything back.”
“I know.”
“I thought you wanted me ruined.”
Maya shook her head.
“I wanted the truth.”
“And now?”
“Now I want peace.”
Ethan nodded.
“I understand.”
He stood.
Before leaving, he turned.
“I hope someday you remember me for something good.”
Maya looked at him.
“I do.”
His eyes softened.
“Really?”
“You taught me what I should never accept again.”
Ethan lowered his head.
May you like
It wasn't the answer he wanted.
But it was the truth.
