chapter 17
Ethan, having been allowed inside,
Makes his way through the lavish hallways of the hotel.
He finally reaches the room where Ren's family is gathered with Alex.
He pushes the door open and steps inside,
His eyes immediately locking onto his brother.
Ethan Carter
*With urgency*Alex!
Surprised and emotional at seeing his brother.
Ren's family turns to face Ethan,
Their expressions a mix of curiosity and annoyance.
Ethan Carter
*Worried*Are you ok?
Alex's eyes fill with tears as he struggles to find the words.
Placing a possessive hand on Alex's shoulder.
Dr. Alex Carter
Brother...
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
how are you? Ethan
Ethan Carter
*Ignoring him*
Ethan Carter
Alex, why are you marrying Ren?
Ethan Carter
Didn't you say you had a boyfriend you would introduce me to at the party?
Ethan Carter
What’s going on?
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
*Firmly* Alex is marrying me because he wants to.
Dr. Alex Carter
*Voice trembling*
Dr. Alex Carter
Brother, it's complicated. I...
His tone softer but insistent.
Ethan Carter
Alex, talk to me. What's really happening here?
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
*Interjecting*
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
Alex made a choice, Officer Ethan. This is his life now.
Ethan's heart aches for his brother, but he knows he needs to tread carefully.
Ethan Carter
*Firmly* Ren, can I talk to my brother alone?
Ren's eyes narrow as he considers Ethan's request.
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
*To his family*
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
Everyone, let's give them a moment.
Ren's family exchanges glances
But follows Ren out of the room,
Leaving Ethan and Alex alone.
Turns to Alex with a mix of concern and determination.
Ethan Carter
*Gently* Alex, tell me the truth.
Ethan Carter
Are you really okay with this?
Ethan Carter
*Taking Alex's hands* Why are you marrying Ren?
Ethan Carter
Even though he is a big company's CEO, behind the scenes
Ethan Carter
He's very much like his father, involved in illegal businesses.
Alex listens to Ethan without saying a word,
His silence speaking volumes.
Ethan Carter
How did you meet Ren? How did all this happen?
Dr. Alex Carter
*Finally speaking, voice trembling*
Dr. Alex Carter
Brother, I met Ren at a campaign location.
Dr. Alex Carter
He was there on a business trip. That’s how we fell in love with each other.
Ethan looks skeptical, but Alex continues, his mind racing.
Ethan Carter
*Suspiciously*
Ethan Carter
Are you sure that's all there is to it, Alex? It doesn't add up.
Dr. Alex Carter
*Trying to sound convincing*
Dr. Alex Carter
Yes, Ethan. That's how it happened.
Ethan sighs, frustrated but unwilling to push Alex too hard.
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