Chapter 21 Faith stayed by Ethan's side the entire time , and Callie refused to leave as well . Seven days passed in the blink of an eye , yet Ethan showed no signs of waking up . " Mom , why isn't Dad waking up ? " Callie's voice was hoarse , and her eyes were swollen and red after days of crying . Faith's heart ached as she pressed a cool towel to Callie's eyes . " He will wake up . " · " Mom , I'm scared . I don't want Dad to die . " Faith choked up . " Ethan , if you don't wake up soon , we will never forgive you ! " Ethan's fingers twitched on the bed . His eyes started to move beneath his lids . Slowly , he struggled to open his eyes . " Faith … Callie … " " Mom , Dad woke up ! " Callie ran over excitedly , her face full of joy . " Dad ! " " I'm sorry for making you worry . " " We should be the ones thanking you . Thank you for saving us . " Faith's eyes glistened with unshed tears as she held back her emotions . Ethan managed a weak smile but said nothing more . Faith Faith still wasn't ready to forgive him . " I'll get the doctor . " She turned and left the room , tears finally slipping down her cheeks the moment she stepped out . Thankfully , he was going to be okay . Ethan's condition stabilized , and he was out of danger . Faith took Callie back to Averna . She didn't say goodbye to Ethan in person ; instead , she sent him a message . Faith wouldn't stop him from seeing Callie , and hoped he would spend more time with her whenever he could . Callie became even happier than before with Ethan's love . Every day , Callie would video call Ethan , watching him recover bit by bit . Ethan , in turn , grew more and more patient with her . No matter how busy he was - even in the middle of a meeting - he would keep the video on , watching over Callie as she studied . He often secretly asked about Faith , and Callie never failed to report everything in detail . " Dad , I've been stopping other men from getting close to Mom . You have to work hard to win her back! " Callie beamed , proud of herself for stopping yet another admirer from approaching Faith . " Callie , you're awesome ! I will be in Averna for a business trip in a few days . What would you like ? " " Really ? I only want you , Dad . " " Alright . We'll see each other next week . " Standing at the doorway of the room , Faith listened to their conversation . She couldn't stop smiling . Faith wasn't aware of Ethan's arrival in Averna . On that day , she brought Callie home as usual , but she froze when she pushed open the door . The house was filled with balloons and flowers . Each balloon had a ribbon tied to it , and the words " Faith , I love you " were on every one . The couch was stacked with gift boxes , and a fluffy little teddy bear sat among them . Ethan , wearing an apron , emerged from the kitchen carrying Faith's favorite dishes . " You're back . Wash up . Let's eat . " " Dad , this is not bad at all ! " Callie gave Ethan a thumbs - up before pulling Faith inside . " I learned all this from TV . Isn't it romantic ? " Ethan scratched his head , looking a little shy . " Uh … Faith , I came uninvited . I hope you don't mind . " . Faith glanced at the mastermind behind it all before shaking her head . " It's fine . Romance is for the young . I don't need it . " " Who says so ? Mom , you're young too ! " " Exactly ! Callie's right . " Ethan agreed immediately . " Let's eat , " Faith said , changing the subject . " Alright . " Faith and Callie sat together while Ethan took the seat across from them . He kept looking at Faith , hesitating as if he wanted to say something Callie gave him an encouraging nod . Ethian pushed a dish in front of Faith . " These are all your favorites . Eat more . " Callie frowned in exasperation , shooting him a look before whispering , " Hurry up , Dad . " Chapter 21 2/2 With Callie's encouragement , Ethan stood up and walked over to Faith . He knelt down in front of her . " Faith , I love you . I know I can't change the past , but I will keep trying to make you both happy . You don't have to forgive me right away , but please , let me stay by your side and take care of you . I will always love you and Callie . " . Faith was touched , but she didn't respond right away . " Mom … " Callie pouted , looking up at Faith expectantly . Faith let out a small smile and helped Ethan to his feet . " Ethan , I believe you'll be a great father from now on . As for whether or not you're a good husband … we'll see . " Ethan nodded furiously , looking as if he wanted to hug her but was too afraid to do so . His eyes glistened with emotion . " You … You're giving me a chance ? " " That depends on your performance . " " I'll do my best ! " * Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!