Chapter 142 - The Illusion

Ethan, who was usually composed and stoic, felt his calm exterior shatter at his father's harsh words. His body began to tremble, the cold mask he always wore crumbling under the weight of fear and sadness. His father's accusation pierced him deeply, cutting through his defenses like a blade."You leave me, Ethan. I will not forgive you!"The words echoed in his mind, a relentless torment that made his heart race and his breath hitch. Ethan stumbled backward, his legs suddenly weak and unsteady. He fell to the ground, the cold, dry earth beneath him offering no comfort. This is the first time since he entered the Tower.Staring blankly into the lake, Ethan's mind was a whirlwind of emotions. The reflection of his father in the water continued to gaze at him, a mix of sorrow and anger etched on his face. Ethan's own reflection was barely recognizable, his features twisted with anguish.