Chapter 10 - Ethan Breaks Down Under The Heavy Truth
Ethan dropped his head into his shaking hands, sliding down the side of the altar until he hit the marble floor in utter defeat.
The American flag standing proudly beside the wedding arch seemed to tower over the wreckage of his life like an unyielding judge.
Chloe walked over slowly, standing above him for a moment before kneeling down to rest a gentle hand on his bowed shoulder.
“I’m so sorry, Ethan... I know you didn’t know about any of this,” Chloe whispered softly, setting her own heartbreak aside.
Ethan looked up, tears streaming down his face as he stared at the woman he had falsely accused just an hour prior.
“I ruined everything... I let my mother manipulate me into doubting the only person who truly loved me for who I am,” Ethan choked out.
“You trusted your own mother, Ethan; human nature makes us want to believe the best in the people who raised us,” Chloe reassured him.
Julian packed his laptop into his leather briefcase, watching the emotional scene with a respectful, understanding nod.
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“The authorities will take care of the paperwork tonight, Ethan; you need to focus on what matters most right now,” Julian advised quietly.
Ethan nodded slowly, standing up on shaky legs and pulling Chloe into a tight, desperate embrace that she finally returned.
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