Chapter 12 Ethan was stunned . The anger in his heart finally erupted . He turned around and glared at Daniel , " What did you say ? Come again ? " Daniel repeated his words without turning around in a more resentful tone . He added , " Dad , you're too good to them . You should let me and Mom live here instead . " Ethan thought of what the children at the preschool had said about Daniel and Callie . He strode toward Daniel with bloodshot eyes . He grabbed Daniel by the collar , startling the boy , who began struggling with both hands and feet . " Let me go , Dad ! What are you doing ? " Nicole quickly stepped forward and tugged at Ethan's arm . " He's just a kid joking around . Don't take it so seriously . You're hurting him . Let him down . " Ethan turned to look at her . " How would a child know these things ? " Nicole's heart skipped a beat . She paused for a moment . Daniel , frightened , started crying and begged his mom to save him . " Mom , save me ! This evil man is going to kill me ! " Nicole's heart ached , and her expression twisted in distress . " Ethan , let him go , please . I'm begging you . If you're angry , take it out on me . " Nicole , tell me the truth . Did you already know about my relationship with Faith ? " Ethan asked , though he already knew the answer . Still , a sliver of hope lingered in his heart . The woman he once loved shouldn't have been so deceitful and cruel . Nicole lowered her head , her emotions in turmoil . Ethan had been so good to her and Daniel . She thought she had successfully won him back . As long as Faith - that obstacle - was out of the picture , she could rightfully become Mrs. Hale , but Ethan's current expression terrified her . Had he fallen in love with Faith ? " Ethan , listen to me , " she said , looking up . " I knew about your relationship with them , but I've never hurt them . " So , it was true . Ethan's gaze grew colder as he realized Nicole must have taught Daniel all the hurtful insults . " Nicole , grab your son and get out of my place . " " Ethan , please listen to me . I really didn't mean any harm . I just wanted to come back to you , " Nicole pleaded urgently . " Why are you kicking us out ? My mom is your wife ! That mistress and her daughter should leave instead ! I'm not going anywhere - I want to live in this big house . Mom , didn't you say Ethan would bring us home ? " It's that mistress and her daughter who took our home . Now that they're gone , we should move back in ! " Nicole tried to cover Daniel's mouth , but it was too late . " Hah . Nicole , you've been scheming all along ! " Ethan sneered , tossing Daniel aside and slamming the door shut . " Ethan , you love me. I love you too. We've finally gotten back together . Don't do this , please , " Nicole cried , pounding on the door . " I don't love you ! " Ethan's voice was icy and determined . " Don't ever come here again ! " His obsession with Nicole - the woman he couldn't get his hands on - had vanished in that moment . His heart now belonged only to Faith and Callie . " No , this can't be true , " Nicole refused to believe that Ethan had dumped them . But no matter how much she cried and begged , Ethan didn't respond . Disheveled , she helped Daniel up , scolding him through tears for ruining her plans . She pinched his ear and cursed as she dragged him away . Daniel , in pain , cried and threw a tantrum . Nicole couldn't hold back her frustration and ended up beating him repeatedly . Inside the house , Ethan sat on the couch , looking utterly defeated . " Faith , Callie , where are you ? " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!