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The burden of love and rivalry

Penulis: Michael King
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-02 11:26:10

Ethan's pov.

As I stormed out of my father's house, the night air slapped my face. I was so bitter and torn apart that I was unable to win my father over. He wasn't on anyone's side, but he was adamant about supporting whoever took the greatest risk to preserve his name and carry on his legacy. I would have done that, but it made me weaker because the woman I love was involved. For an unclear moment, I detested myself because I felt so weak.

Everything my father said to me stuck in my memory, from his tacit support of Victoria to his dismissal and mockery of Ella. His body language spoke louder than words could have.

He disregarded me as he always had when I was a child because, in his opinion, it gave me strength and the ability to face the outside world. I was driving quickly when I noticed a bar's neon glow. I instantly stopped, got out of my car and entered it.

I had to get my thoughts straight before I made a mistake. My mind was racing with ideas of driving to Victoria
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