Mara left the hospital room on her own accord, leaving only Ethan and me in a standoff.

"Ethan, let's get a divorce."

He was clearly caught off guard by my request. "No, I don't agree."

Ethan's face was a picture of panic as he grasped my hand. "I know I made a mistake this time, Elle. I was wrong."

I stared at him with a blank expression, thinking about how recently this hand of his had held Cassie's.

"Elle, I won't do this again. I'll change. Just wait another half month!"

"Marriage requires mutual understanding. I shouldn't have left you while you were pregnant to be with Cass, but I...