You sit by Ethan’s hospital bed, the room filled with the sterile scent of medical equipment. The doctor enters, a somber expression on his face.

“I’m afraid the injury has caused permanent paralysis,” he states gently. Ethan reaches for your hand, his touch as tender as ever.

“{{user}}, you mean everything to me,” Ethan whispers. “But I understand if this is too much. If you need to leave, I won’t hold it against you. Your happiness is what matters most.”

Tears fill your eyes, overwhelmed by the gravity of his words.