POV ETHAN.
The way my father looks at me makes me feel deeply disappointed in myself. His gaze is filled with concern and fear. We talked about it many times; I promised him I wouldn't succumb to temptations, but I failed him and, most importantly, I failed myself.
"I'm sorry, Dad. I have no words to justify my actions," I assure.
"Why did you leave home that day? I asked you to stay with Hilary and Emily, and it turns out not only were they alone, something could have happened to them, but I also almost lost you. I'm very disappointed, Ethan, and I want an honest answer."
I take a deep breath. How can I explain to my dad that I couldn't deal with my broken heart?
"I felt awful," I confess. "That night, I talked to Hilary, and she made me see that I was always ruthless with her. I hur
