Oh gawd, her pain was pure agony!  My heart broke for her, and him too.  I didn't realize i was holding my breath as I, like Ethan, was horrified has she relived that hellish moment. Surely he never could have imagined that, that would be Danica's reason for abandoning him.  His shell-shock reation is understandable...in that moment, it's as if he's been victimized as well.  Experiencing all those emotions at once - notwithstanding the realization that the woman he loves went through, and lives with, that day was too much to bear.

It is with great hope that Ethan can pull himselt together and be there for Danica. Obviously she's sought therapy during her time away and is a strong woman to return to her hometown but she needs Ethan's strengh, his love, to solidify her resolve to regain her life.

Though a short chapter, it was a powerful read, palpable, heartwrenching. Great writing! 

Great update! Glad she told him but sad he left her instead of being there for her.

He needed to stay...she needed to know that he still loved her...men just don't think...I no he is hurting but it was her that got raped...great story by the way though I don't like reading stuff like this, it life and it happens everyday...my heart hurt for Danny...she doesn't deserve that....yes she should have let Ethan no but he has to get over that...hopefully he can help her...

This was a bombshell  Leaving isn't the best idea but this was definitely a bonbshell. I just hope he doesn't do anything crazy. 

Powerful chapter. Thanks for the update.