Ethan´s POV

I stood at the threshold of our shared home, the weight of my decision pressing down on me like a heavy cloak. Aline stood before me, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and understanding. We had been through so much together, faced trials and tribulations that had tested the very core of our relationship. But now, I had made a choice that would change everything.

Aline's voice trembled as she spoke, her vulnerability piercing my heart. "Ethan, are you sure about this? Can't we find a way to work through our problems?"

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my emotions. "Aline, it's not that...