Watching Attorney Lin leave, Ethan's expression only darkened further.
Naomi wants to go down this road? Fine. Don't blame me for what comes next.
A figure appeared at the office door.
"Ethan, you look terrible." Chloe crossed to his side, all concern. "Did something happen?"
Hearing her voice, something in Ethan's face loosened slightly. "What are you doing here?"
"Can't a mother figure check in on her son?" Chloe draped an arm loosely around his shoulders. "Talk to me. Whatever it is, let me help."
Her gaze landed on the still-open photo on his phone screen.
Something flickered across her expression and underneath it, a spark of pure delight.
"How could Naomi stoop this low? I mean I get that it's Mr. Sinclair, but he's practically ancient."
Something in Ethan's expression curdl
