My Fiancé Said I Looked Lonely So He Found Me a ‘Friend’ to Share Him Chapter 07

My Fiancé Said I Looked Lonely So He Found Me a ‘Friend’ to Share Him Chapter 07

Ethan stared at Mira for several seconds.

Something felt wrong.

On the first day Vivian disappeared, Mira said she’d be home that night.

On the third day, she said Vivian only needed a few more days to calm down.

Even on the fifth day, she insisted Vivian would return once she got over it.

But Mira never once suggested that he go look for her.

Actually, every time he tried to leave, she stopped him.

That wasn’t how Mira had acted when she first moved in.

Back then, Vivian’s name was always on her lips.

If Vivian frowned, Mira asked what was wrong.

If Vivian went quiet, Mira pretended to worry.

Now Vivian had vanished without a trace.

And Mira didn’t seem worried at all.

Ethan hesitated.

Then he finally asked.

“I thought you cared about Vivian.”

—

“Why do you keep trying to stop me from looking for her?”

Mira froze.

Panic and guilt flashed across her face.

Then both vanished.

She smiled, rose onto her toes, and kissed him lightly.

“I just hate seeing you wear yourself out, babe.”

“And honestly?”

“If Vivian really left, isn’t that good for us?”

Ethan stiffened.

“Good how?”

Mira tilted her head.

Her eyes shone.

“If she’s gone, we can finally be together in public.”

“The wedding venue is already booked for next month.”

“The flowers, the catering, the schedule, the guest list—everything’s ready.”

“If Vivian doesn’t come back, we can just get married instead.”

She smiled wider.

“You and me.”

—

“Forever.”

“I can finally stand beside you as your wife.”

Ethan shoved her away as if she’d burned him.

“Are you out of your damn mind?”

Mira’s smile froze.

She stared at him.

Her lips began to tremble.

“What did you say?”

“Ethan, what the hell did you just say?”

He took a slow breath and tried to steady himself.

“I never planned to marry you.”

Mira’s eyes filled with tears.

“What is that supposed to mean?”

“Don’t forget I’m carrying your child.”

Ethan nodded.

“I haven’t forgotten.”

“I’ll take responsibility for the baby.”

“But I never said I would marry you.”

His voice turned colder.

—

“We were clear from the beginning.”

“You were always supposed to stay in the shadows.”

Mira broke.

She laughed and cried at the same time.

Then she grabbed Ethan’s arm and held on.

“What is so special about Vivian Hale?”

“She’s older.”

“She’s cold.”

“She’s stubborn.”

“Why does it always have to be her?”

Ethan pulled her fingers away one by one.

“Vivian gave me seven years.”

“She stayed when I had nothing.”

“She helped me get where I am.”

“I can’t abandon her.”

His eyes moved to the picture on the wall.

Vivian stood beside him, smiling.

“Without Vivian, there would be no Ethan Sterling.”

Mira felt all the strength leave her body.

—

Her knees gave out.

She collapsed onto the floor.

She had tried so hard.

And no matter what she did, she still couldn’t take Vivian’s place.

After a long silence, she looked up as though waking from a dream.

“But you weren’t happy with her.”

“You came home later and later.”

“You barely wanted to talk to her.”

Ethan cut her off.

“Which means I was wrong.”

“More wrong than I ever understood.”

Then he turned toward the door.

Mira screamed.

“Where are you going?”

“You’re going to look for Vivian, aren’t you?”

Ethan nodded.

“I’m having my men expand the search.”

“She may have already left Clearwater.”

Mira rushed after him.

—

“Please don’t go.”

“I’m begging you.”

“Don’t go looking for her.”

Ethan didn’t answer.

He kept walking.

Mira completely lost it.

“If you walk out that door, I’ll take the baby and disappear forever.”

“You’ll never find either of us again.”

Ethan stopped for half a second.

Then he said flatly, “Do whatever you want.”

He walked out.

Mira’s screams followed him through the house.

He never looked back.