Chapter 165: Ethan's Ultimatum

Amelia's heart raced as she watched Ethan pull up to the school in his sleek black car. Dread pooled in the pit of her stomach, knowing that his sudden appearance could only mean trouble. She had hoped to shield her children from the chaos of their past, but Ethan's relentless pursuit threatened to shatter the fragile peace they had worked so hard to build. As Ethan stepped out of the car, his imposing figure casting a shadow over the schoolyard, Amelia's fears intensified. She knew that confronting him would only escalate the situation, but she couldn't stand idly by and watch as he inserted himself into their lives once again. "Amelia," Ethan greeted, his voice dripping with false charm as he approached her. "I hope you don't mind me picking up the kids today. I thought it would be nice to spend some time with them." Amelia's grip tightened on her purse, her instincts screaming at her to protect her children from Ethan's manipulative grasp. "What are you doing here, Ethan?"