CHAPTER 38 All the wrong moves.

The morning after the chaotic restaurant scene, Amelia sat in her living room, still reeling from the events of the previous night. Mark, visibly concerned, paced back and forth, contemplating the best course of action. The decision weighed heavily on both of them, and after much deliberation, Mark decided to call the police. Mark took a deep breath before dialling the number. "I never thought it would come to this, but Ethan's behaviour was way out of line. We can't let him get away with it." As the dispatcher answered, Mark explained the situation. "Hi, this is Mark. I need to report an altercation that occurred last night involving my girlfriend, Amelia, her ex-husband, and myself. Things got physical, and we want to ensure our safety moving forward." The dispatcher, maintaining a calm demeanour, asked for details. Mark recounted the events, providing a vivid description of the fight at the restaurant and the subsequent impact on Amelia and her children. He emphasized the n