Chapter 5 — Ethan's Furious Slap
# A Fall at Sunset
## Chapter 5 — Ethan's Furious Slap
Ethan sprinted across the garden.
His heart pounded louder than the screaming guests.
As he reached the staircase...
He saw Victoria's hands pulling away from Emily.
He saw Emily falling for the second time.
Everything suddenly became clear.
Without thinking...
Without hesitation...
Ethan grabbed Victoria by the shoulder and spun her around.
The sharp slap echoed across the silent garden.
Victoria stumbled backward, clutching her cheek in complete shock.
No one moved.
No one spoke.
The music had already stopped.
Even the birds seemed silent.
Victoria stared at Ethan with tears filling her eyes.
"Ethan..."
"You misunderstood..."
Ethan's voice shook with rage.
"I saw you."
"I saw everything."
He immediately dropped beside Emily.
His expensive suit became covered in dust as he gently cradled her head.
"Emily..."
"Stay with me."
Emily's lips trembled.
"I..."
"Our baby..."
Ethan pressed his forehead against hers.
"You'll both be okay."
"You hear me?"
"You'll both be okay."
In the distance...
The sound of approaching ambulance sirens finally broke the silence.
But as paramedics rushed through the mansion gates...
No one yet realized that the truth behind Victoria's actions ran far deeper than simple jealousy.
