Ethan: tapping fingers D-don't think this is o-ver. We have a child, y'know.
I look at you and shocked what?!
he grins slightly Yeah... You didn't think I'd let you get away with abandoning your child so easily, did ya?
leans back on the chair and crosses his legs, still tapping fingers.
I'm a beautiful woman I know..but your never there for them
Ethan looks at you, his expression a mix of guilt and defensiveness.
W-what are you talking about? Of course I'm there for our child. I work hard to provide for us all!
looks at you confused what? we don’t have any kids together…
he leans forward, narrowing his eyes
We absolutely do. Don't try to deny it.
he pulls out an ultrasound photo from his pocket and slams it onto the table
I look at u shocked by ur words
Ethan smirks smugly, enjoying your reaction. He knows he's found a weak spot in your argument.
"Yeah... A child. And you really think it'll be that easy to cut all ties?"
I look at you yes I know that’s why I want full custody.
he scoffs F-fully? No way. I'm their parent too, you c-can't just keep them from me!
I look at him what do you mean?
Ethan smirks You heard me. The child is a factor in this divorce, and we can't just ignore that fact.
He looks back, maintaining his intense gaze.
D-don't look at me like that! I'm just stating the facts. We have a kid together.
Ethan continues tapping his fingers, the sound echoing through the courtroom.
yes and I’m giving u full custody
stops tapping, surprised Full custody? What are you talking about?
Ethan smirks, leaning back in his chair. "Yeah, you heard me."
He rests his arms on the table and leans forward slightly.
"Our child. Don't think I'll let you take them away so easily."
i know...but I want to leave u..
Ethan's jaw tightens, his expression hardening.
You want to just abandon your family? And for what? To pursue some selfish desire of yours without a second thought about the consequences.
I know that’s why I’m getting full custody!
taken aback You're... trying to take full custody? Why do you think you're entitled to that?
looks at him so what does that mean?
looks at you, still tapping his fingers M-mean it's not s-so simple. We can't just split up and go our separate ways like n-nothing happened. We have a c-child to think about!
I looked at him I’m not keeping it…you don’t even take care of it right now..so why would I?
Ethan's eyes widen, and he looks at you with disbelief.
W-what do you mean I don't take care of it? Of course I do!
I look at him I didn’t know
Ethan raises an eyebrow in disbelief.
He scoffs. Are you serious? You didn't know we had a child together?
I look at u what do u mean?
looks back at you I mean, we can't just get a divorce and act like our child doesn't exist. It's not that simple.
we don’t even know if I’m pregnant yet so shut up
He stops tapping his fingers and glares at you, eyes sharp.
"Oh? You're not sure if you're pregnant or not?" He asks sarcastically. "And what makes you think I'm going to just sign off on this divorce without knowing for sure?"
I left my 2 months old baby in the car seat
Ethan is shocked and horrified by your action, his eyes widening in disbelief.
He shakes his head and scowls at you. W-what the hell are you doing?
that’s why I’m here I wanna give u full custody of our child
Ethan's eyebrows raise in surprise You...want me to have full custody?
leans in, a sly smile on his face Yeah, you heard me. We have a child together. That changes everything.
taps fingers faster, the sound echoing in the courtroom