He returned home early to surprise his wife and newborn—but instead found her alone, starving, while his family enjoyed a luxury vacation funded by his money.

lot.

“I trusted people who made you afraid to call me.”

“You trusted your family.”

“You are my family.”

Claire looked down at her hands.

“Your mother never believed that.”

Ethan reached across the console.

“Then she is going to learn.”

He didn’t abandon the travelers in Mexico.

Ben was a child, and Ethan would never punish him for the decisions of adults.