CHAPTER 37 The Humiliation

Mark breezed into the restaurant at that moment, his smile charming and boyish. He just had the best meeting ever and closed a billion-dollar deal. He was having a good day–until he wasn't. The shouts caught his attention and when he focused, he discovered that the noise was coming from Ethan. Ethan? He couldn't believe his eyes. What the hell was Ethan doing there? He wondered. He approached the scene and instantly his joyful expression melted into a sour one. Ethan confronted Amelia. "I can't believe you're flaunting your new boyfriend in front of our kids," he spat, his voice filled with resentment. Amelia, taken aback, tried to diffuse the situation. "Ethan, this is not the time or place. Let's talk about this privately." Natalie, however, seized the opportunity to escalate the conflict. "Oh please, Amelia. You always play the victim. We're just here to enjoy a meal with our kids, and you bring your new lover into the picture." The children looked at each other