Chapter 2Four days ago, in this very room, Uncle Ben knelt before Mr. Charles, Ethan's father, asking to borrow money for an investment that Ethan was unaware of.Now, in this same room, he finds himself kneeling before Uncle Ben, desperate for him not to send him away.The day transitions from morning to night and back to morning.Ethan's knees are bruised from constant kneeling.Uncle Ben enters the room, yawning, and is surprised to see Ethan still there. "You're still here?" he asks."Please, Uncle, I'll do anything," Ethan pleads, his voice strained."I have no intention of saving you, so stop wasting your time," Uncle Ben dismisses. At this moment, Ethan knows that begging is futile.(Mr.Desmond's house).Ethan knocks on the door, waiting impatiently for it to open. He's holding two suitcases. He knocks again, but no one answers.He's certain they're inside because he can hear their voices. Finally, Ariana opens the door.He calls out to her, but she ignores him and walks away,
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