Chapter48-The Breakup: Ethan & Scarlett

Ethan's POV I pressed the ice pack gently against my bruised cheek, wincing slightly at the sting. Allen sat across from me, watching carefully. The living room was silent for a long moment before he finally spoke. "So," Allen began slowly, raising his eyebrows, "you want to tell me why your face looks like you lost a boxing match?" I sighed heavily, adjusting the ice. "I got into a fight with Cayden." Allen's eyes widened in surprise. "You fought Cayden? As in, Katelyn's new boyfriend?" I grimaced. "Yeah." He shook his head, chuckling softly. "Ethan, she's your ex-wife. You're divorced. She can date anyone she wants." "I know that," I replied sharply, irritation bubbling up. "It's not like I planned it." "Clearly," Allen said dryly, leaning back. "But why does it even matter to you? If you don't have feelings for Katelyn, why pick a fight with the guy she's seeing?" I hesitated, staring at the floor. "Because... I just don't like him." Allen snorted. "Oh, come on. That's not