Chapter 18 Callie pretended not to hear Ethan . Holding the doll , she said to Faith , " Mom , let's go . " " I'll drive you home , " Ethan offered . Faith rejected him again , " It's fine . We'll call a cab . " He did not insist and watched as they left . The next morning , Ethan showed up at the hotel lobby with a fresh bouquet and some snacks , waiting for Faith and Callie . " Morning ! Are you free today ? Let's have breakfast . " " I'm sorry . I'm busy today , " Faith turned down Ethan's suggestion and dragged Callie along . As usual , Ethan did not force Faith to bend to his will . He watched the mother and daughter exit the hotel . He knew very well that Faith wouldn't forgive him easily , but he did not feel discouraged ; he wasn't about to give up . Instead , he showed up daily at the hotel to wait for Faith and Callie . Every time , he brought along various gifts and goodies , firmly believing that there must be something they liked . Faith would turn down his gesture each time , but Callie was starting to be swayed . " Mom , Uncle Ethan is here again . " Callie couldn't hide her excitement when she saw Ethan with a huge teddy bear . " That bear is bigger than you , Mom . " " Yeah , " Faith replied absentmindedly . Ethan approached them and placed the teddy bear in front of them . " Morning , Faith . Morning , Callie . " " Uncle Ethan , is this for me ? " Callie caressed the teddy bear with love . " Of course ! Inside the bear are some gifts I bought for you . " Ethan smiled . " May I invite you for a day of fun at the theme park ? There's a panda exhibition today . Would you like to see it ? " Callie turned to Faith . " Mom , can I go ? " " Do you really want to go ? " " Yeah . " " Alright . " Faith nodded . She asked Ethan , " Mr. Hale , can I trust you still ? " " What is that supposed to mean ? " He was taken aback . " I can't go with you because I have a meeting today . I hope you don't leave her behind again , " Faith cautioned him with a serious face . She did not want Callie hurt again . " I'm sorry . " Ethan stared at his feet . " I swear I will never leave Callie behind . " Faith reminded Callie , " Callie , take good care of yourself . Call me or the police if something happens . " Her words drove a knife through Ethan's heart . He felt a weight on his chest . He promised , " Don't worry . I will take good care of her . " " Thanks , then . " Faith watched as Callie and Ethan got into the car . Then , she sent Callie a message , reminding her to take care of herself . Sitting in Ethan's car , Callie replied to Faith through her smartwatch . " Mom, don't worry . I believe Uncle Ethan won't leave me behind again . " As long as she didn't call him Dad , he wouldn't get upset . " Callie , I'm sorry . " " Uncle Ethan , you don't have to keep apologizing . You've done it once , and that's enough . If the other person doesn't accept it , saying it a thousand times won't make a difference . " Ethan fell silent at her words . She was right . The mistakes he had made couldn't be undone with a simple apology . If they refused to forgive him , no amount of apologies would change that . He would prove , through his actions , that he truly regretted his mistakes . For the first time , Ethan took Callie to a theme park . He bought her balloons , cotton candy , and ice cream . He took her on the kiddie roller coaster and the carousel . Callie laughed from morning till night . Chapter 18 She was so exhausted on the way back to the hotel that she fell asleep . Faith was waiting for Callie in the lobby . When she saw Ethan carrying the sleeping Callie , she was momentarily dazed , as if it was just an illusion . " Callie was tired from playing . She fell asleep after dinner . " . " Thank you . Hand her to me , " Faith said , pulling herself together , her tone distant . Ethan avoided her outstretched hands . " I'll take her upstairs . I don't want to wake her . " Faith didn't insist and led Ethan back to the room . Ethan gently laid Callie on the bed . He carefully removed her shoes and tucked her in . Faith's heart ached . He must have learned all these tips while taking care of Daniel . One could tell that he had tried to be a good father to Daniel . She had heard about what happened with Nicole . If Nicole hadn't made that terrible mistake , she and Ethan would probably be married by now . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!