Chapter Seven.
Evelyn's POV.
Ethan always complained about how he felt trapped, how he feared marrying a powerful woman like me. He worried my parents would reject him without hesitation.
I agreed with him, thinking he made sense. So, I invested heavily in him, almost risking my law firm's financial stability, to help him start his own company.
But now, I felt a stinging pain in my heart. I bit my lip hard, fighting back tears. Ethan snapped his fingers in front of my face, concern etched on his face.
"Babe, are you okay?" he asked.
I nodded, unable to speak. If I opened my mouth, I knew I'd burst into tears. The pain felt suffocating, like a heavy weight crushing my chest.
He led me to his office, and I sat on the couch, trying to compose myself.
"How did you manage to find my
