233 Synthetic identity

Ethan examined his dad's expressions turning bitter at the mention of aunt Evelyn. His grandfather and grandmother are the worst people he had seen and his mom belongs to the same category. "Does mom knows about her?" Ethan asked.

"No," Stephan said in uncertainty. If Lauren knew about her existence, she would have wiped her existence. He doesn't want to think of that possibility. "Leaving aside the matter, I heard you cancelled the engagement with Casey. At last, you did one good job."

"I should have done it before. I feel a huge burden is lifted off my shoulders," said Ethan. His mom and grandparents threatened him but Ethan did not bend this time.

"Marry someone you love, son. Don't become a puppet in your mom's hands and make the same mistake I did." Stephan If only he was not a coward in the past, he would have married the woman he loved.

"I am trying hard not to follow your steps," replied Ethan with a smile. "So, had your lunch?"