Chapter 115
Ethan jerked his hand back.
Panic flickered in his eyes.
"Sophia, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to..."
Sophia Sullivan clutched her stinging scalp.
Tears welled up.
"Don't touch me!"
Charlie finally arrived.
Sebastian Evans was with him.
The man strode past Ethan.
"Are you okay?" His voice was urgent.
Sebastian had been negotiating an important contract.
He came immediately after hearing the news.
He saw Sophia's reddened scalp.
His brow furrowed deeply.
"You don't always have to be strong."
Sophia took half a step back.
Creating distance between them.
"I'm fine now."
Ethan suddenly exploded.
"Who asked you to come?!"
Sebastian gave him a cool glance.
"I go where I want."
Ethan sneered at Charlie.
"You called him here to mock me?"
Charlie shook his head helplessly.
Sebastian stepped between them.
"Take it out on me. Leave others alone."
"Brothers?" Ethan scoffed. "You think you deserve that?"
Sebastian's gaze turned icy.
"You're the one who ended it. Have you forgotten?"
Ethan fell silent.
Sebastian turned to Sophia.
"Go upstairs."
His voice was gentle.
"Trust me."
Charlie nodded in agreement.
Sophia turned and went upstairs.
She couldn't stay any longer.
Ethan tried to follow but was blocked.
"She doesn't want to see you," Sebastian said.
"She hates you!"
Sebastian gave a light laugh.
"Stop lying to yourself."
Ethan grabbed his collar.
"What did you tell her?!"
Sebastian shoved him off.
"Look at what you've become."
Charlie hurried to intervene.
"Both of you, stop!"
Ethan pointed at Sebastian.
"Stay away from her!"
Sebastian met his glare.
"Or what?"
Ethan's eyes turned dangerous.
"Don't make me forget our past."
Sebastian spoke each word clearly.
"You will lose her forever."
"Stop clinging to her."
He turned and walked away.
Charlie steadied the unsteady Ethan.
"Let's go back."
Ethan's eyes were empty.
"Why won't she forgive me..."
Charlie was silent for a moment.
"Because she fell out of love."
Ethan repeated numbly.
"Fell out of love?"
Charlie sighed softly.
"Not every mistake can be forgiven."
Ethan suddenly pushed him away.
He turned and rushed back downstairs.
Charlie quickly chased after him.
"Ethan! Where are you going?"