Ethan´s POV

The days without Aline felt like an eternity. No matter how much I tried to convince myself that I had made the right choice, the ache in my heart refused to subside. Paty was a sweet and loyal companion, but she wasn't Aline. Every smile, every laugh we shared, felt like a mere echo of what I had with Aline.

As for Aline, I couldn't help but wonder if she felt the same way. The night I left, I saw the tears in her eyes, the pain etched on her face. Did she miss me as much as I missed her? Or had she found solace and happiness...