Ethan’s growing dread
Ethan’s face turned even paler as he realized the full extent of the implications for our divorce settlement.
He glanced nervously around the courtroom, his eyes landing on me briefly before darting away. The judge’s stern demeanor left no room for misinterpretation.
Ethan’s earlier arrogance was replaced by a palpable sense of fear. His hands shook slightly, betraying his inner turmoil.
The gravity of his situation was sinking in, and there was no escape.