Secret Between

Ethan sat beside Ann on the rock, trying to comfort her after the revelation about Mino's discovery of her past. "Ann, you have to be honest with Mino about what happened," he said gently. "He deserves to know the truth."

Ann shook her head, her eyes welling up with tears. "I'm afraid of what he'll think of me," she whispered. "I don't want him to be angry with me."

Ethan took her hand in his. "Mino is not that kind of person. He cares about you, and he'll understand. But you have to be honest with him."

Ann sighed heavily, feeling a mix of emotions. She was torn between wanting to be honest with Mino and being afraid of his reaction.

The next morning, Ann woke up early, still feeling uneasy about the situation. She had no idea what Mino was thinking or feeling after their conversation about her past. She decided to avoid him and went to take a walk by the brook.