The Secret Beneath

g of a head had vanished, replaced by an odd but satisfying sense of purpose. He thought about the night before and spoke with Lena Dawson in bed. Her words stuck in his mind and made him

m not able to be the cause of your life being ruined. I pray that someday you will forgive me for not sharing earlier, for not having enough trust to include you. I beg you not to attempt to locate me. This is the preferable option. For the two of us. **With all of my love,** Ava** - Provide an alternative explanation using the identical input language and word limit. Ethan went over the letter three times, his brain working hard to make sense of the words. Ava's confession weighed heavily on his chest. Adrian Holt. A name that was unfamiliar to him, but now it seemed like a gloomy shadow looming over his life. He always had a feeling that Ava was hiding something about her past, but he never expected it to be as surprising as this. The concept of her fear, of her concealment due to a powerful, dominant man who still controlled her, sparked a rage in him that he didn't realize he possessed. He remained in shock, feeling the full impact of her letter sinking in. Ava didn't leave simply because she felt like it; she left to make sure he was safe. Throughout this duration, he felt angry and wounded, convinced that she had left because she lacked enough concern to remain. Now he understood the reality: she cared for him so much that she was willing to give up their relationship to ensure his safety. Ethan was overwhelmed by a surge of guilt, feeling crushed by its weight. How could he have been so unaware? So absorbed in oneself? For months, he was consumed by his own suffering without realizing that Ava may be dealing with something even more ominous and hazardous. Now she found herself outside, by herself, attempting to escape a history that was getting closer to her. The very idea of Adrian Holt made Ethan seethe with anger. Although he was unfamiliar with the man, he despised him completely. What audacity does he have to intimidate Ava? How can he have the audacity to disturb their lives with his controlling, aggressive actions? Ethan's fists tightened as a fiery desire for action started to grow inside him. He couldn't remain passive and inactive. Ava had rushed to defend him, but now it was his responsibility to defend her. He needed to locate her, ensure her safety, and reassure her that she wasn't alone in dealing with the situation. How can this be achieved? To start searching for her, where should he even start? Ethan's thoughts raced as he sifted through memories, attempting to remember any hints Ava may have