"Eric," she asked softly, "you will bring her back, won't you?"
Eric's voice softened slightly, "I will."
"Once she's back, just let her go wherever she wants. Let's not cling to her any longer." Tears fell from Ellen's eyes, "I am no longer qualified to stay by her side... I disgust even myself..."
Eric was silent for a moment, then replied, "Okay."
He was cowardly, and greedy, knowing Aldana could never ask him to leave her, so he could brazenly stay by her side, taking advantage of her softness.
Everything had been exposed, and he was nearly too ashamed to show his face and stay any longer.
Even if Ellen didn't say anything, he would have left.
"You should leave now." Ellen turned her back to him, "I don't want to see you anymore."
Eric stood up, his gaze resting on Ellen for a moment before slowly pulling away, as if bidding farewell to all the past times.
He said, "Okay."
He turned and left.
