Chapter 10 - Ethan Bansishes His Toxic Parents From Their Lives Forever
Harold scoffed, his eyes narrowing with a look of pure contempt that Ethan had seen directed at him a thousand times in his youth.
“You think you can cut us off? Without our financial backing, you’re nothing!” Harold threatened.
“I built my career without your money, and I am raising my daughter without your poison,” Ethan said clearly.
With a swift, decisive motion, Ethan slammed the door shut and engaged both deadbolts.
Outside, Martha shrieked obscenities down the apartment hallway while Harold pounded on the wood one final time.
Ethan leaned his forehead against the cool metal of the door, breathing heavily as the adrenaline faded into resolve.
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Natalie walked out of the bedroom, kneeling down to hug Ethan’s legs while whispering words of deep reassurance.
They had officially drawn the line in the sand, but they knew the retaliation would be swift and ruthless.
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