Chapter 843

"I'm busy."

Vivian kept her head down as she packed her suitcase, refusing to even look up. The last thing she wanted was to go shopping with Ethan Roscente. Her flight was scheduled for tomorrow.

"The forecast says sunny weather tomorrow. Let's take Theo to Disneyland?" Ethan persisted, moving closer.

"I said no."

She'd rather take Theo alone. After all, this departure would be permanent.

She needed to make Ethan give up once and for all.

"Vivian—"

"Ethan!" She cut him off sharply. "Must you cling to me every single day? You disgust me!"

Her voice rose deliberately as her nails dug into her palms.

Truthfully, her pulse always raced when she saw him.

Ethan was exceptional—that's why she'd fallen for him at first sight years ago. His striking looks were matched only by his formidable capabilities.

But back then, his eyes had never sought her.

Now his devoted gaze frightened her.

She could never forget those blood-soaked days.

"Vivian..." His eyes dimmed.

"Are you deaf?" She turned away cruelly. "I despise you! With all the men in the world, you think I'd settle for you?"

The suitcase zipper screeched.

"Did I do something wrong?" His voice tightened.

"Everything about you repulses me!" She hurled a cushion at him. "Get out! Never let me see you again!"

When the door slammed shut, her tears finally broke free.

This was for the best.

Once her plane took off tomorrow, everything between them would end.