Don’t tell mom
Ethan knew he had to tell his mother. She had the right to know what her father was doing with that until then unknown woman. But in reality, Ethan had no intention of doing so. In fact, he had planned something completely different…
Ethan was intensely reflecting on how to handle the situation without hurting his mother. In his young mind, a risky plan was forming. Ethan was not fully aware of the consequences of his decision, but he was determined to follow through with it.