When his father died five years earlier, Ethan stepped into a role most men his age would avoid: he became the sole provider. He handled every expense, supported his mother, Mrs. Linda, and fully financed the lives of his three younger sisters—Olivia, 25; Madison, 22; and Chloe, 19.
To him, ensuring they had comfort, private college educations, and the small luxuries of an upper-class life was a responsibility he couldn’t ignore.
The large, elegant home they all shared, located in an exclusive neighborhood, had been purchased through his effort. Every detail of that house represented his sleepless nights, constant pressure, and endless hours dealing with demanding clients. He felt proud of it. Ethan wanted to shield the women in his life from hardship, to be their foundation and protection.