eir budding relationship. But the weight of her unresolved feelings hung over them, causing tension to rise.Meanwhile, Ethan faced his own challenges. He had always been a

to confront the fears that had kept

t had shaped her fears and insecurities. In turn, Ethan shared his own story, revealing the heartbreak that had made him wary of getting too close to anyone again.Their conversation was raw and painful, but it also brought them