Aww Seven Exes Begged Cute Blocked novel Chapter 86

**A Promise Written on the Rusted Edge of Time by Dael Rowan Sire**

Ethan felt the warmth of color drain from his face as Avery’s words hung in the air like a thick fog. The atmosphere shifted palpably, and he could sense the tension radiating from her parents, their expressions morphing into a mixture of concern and disbelief as they turned their gaze toward him.

“What’s happening here? Are you two at it again?” her father asked, his voice laced with worry.

“It’s not a fight. Just a misunderstanding. I think—” Ethan began, his voice faltering under the weight of the moment.

Avery’s laughter cut through the tension, sharp and bitter. It was a sound that echoed her frustration, a sound that made Ethan’s heart sink further into despair.

She set her silverware down with a deliberate clink, sitting up straighter, her eyes narrowing as if they were weapons aimed directly at him. “A misunderstanding? Is that really what you call it? Then why did you fly all the way to Spain to talk about apologies?” Her tone was laced with incredulity, each word dripping with unspoken hurt.

Ethan’s parents, sensing the storm brewing, jumped in, their voices tinged with anxiety. “Avery, this is all Ethan’s fault. He needs to apologize to you,” they urged, their eyes darting between the two young people.

Avery’s parents looked completely bewildered, caught in the crossfire of a conflict they had no idea was brewing beneath the surface. The tranquil life she had painstakingly built was being shattered, and Avery, fueled by a mix of anger and pain, decided she had had enough of the veiled truths. It was time to lay everything bare.

“Ethan and I have been together since we were eighteen,” she began, her voice steady yet simmering with emotion. “We never made it public, but I thought we shared something real. Then Sophia returned, and suddenly, he tells me he’s always loved her. That I was just his ‘buddy.’”

As the weight of her words settled in, her voice grew louder, filled with raw emotion. “I didn’t argue. I stepped aside! I even moved to Spain to sever all ties. I sacrificed EVERYTHING!” By now, she was nearly shouting, her voice echoing off the walls. “And you still won’t leave me alone! Why can’t you just let me go?”

Tears brimmed in her eyes, but they were different this time—these were tears of self-recognition. They were for the girl who had loved fiercely for years, who had waited in vain, who had been dismissed, misunderstood, and ultimately abandoned.

This moment was a revelation for both sets of parents, who were hearing the full narrative for the very first time, their expressions shifting from confusion to shock.

All four pairs of eyes turned to Ethan, seeking the truth in his silence.

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