Ethan's world shattered when his beloved husband, Oliver, passed away after a long illness. They were married for 5 years, and their love only grew stronger with each passing day.
Two years later, Ethan's friends and family encouraged him to move on. He met Liam, a kind and charming man who reminded him of Oliver's wit. They started dating, and Ethan thought he was ready to love again.
But every time Liam smiled, he saw Oliver's face. Every time Liam laughed, he heard Oliver's voice. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he was betraying Oliver's memory.
Liam sensed Ethan's hesitation and tried to be patient. He loved Ethan deeply, but Ethan's heart remained locked in the past. He struggled to open up, to let go of the grief and guilt.
One day, while walking through the park, Ethan saw a couple holding hands, just like he and Oliver used to. Tears streamed down his face as he realized he couldn't fully love Liam. His heart still belonged to Michael.
Liam found him crying and asked what was wrong. Ethan confessed his feelings, and Liam understood. He knew he couldn't replace Michael, but he wished Ethan could find happiness with him.
Ethan knew he couldn't give Liam the love he deserved. He ended their relationship, unable to forget Ethan and fully love again.
Years went by, and Ethan's loneliness deepened. He realized too late that he had let his grief consume him, and now he was left with only memories.
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