From then on, he was like a beam of light entering my heart.
Even my father, after hearing about our relationship, softened toward me, telling me to get along well with Ethan.
But Ethan’s heart belonged only to Sabrina, showing me nothing but pity. Even Sabrina looked at me with contempt, as if I were a thief coveting their happiness.
Now, with a simple gesture, the happiness I stole was gone.
The family members in the room exchanged uneasy glances. After a long silence, my father spoke harshly:
“Young man, a brief mistake can be forgiven. But Hannah, if you dare divorce him, I’ll break your legs.”
My mother-in-law pretended to struggle, saying:
“My dear in-law, you understand. We’re a wealthy family; everything is for the children…”
“I understand, I understand. Hannah was just immature. We’ll discipline her later. Jealousy and fighting over a man—how shameful if people hear of it.”
“Hannah, Ethan has treated you well. It was just one drunken mistake. Don’t be so unreasonable. What man stays with one woman all his life? Don’t be petty like your mother and ruin yourself.”