So, no matter how well Ethan did or how outstanding he was, his father would never see it. He had never received any recognition or appreciation from him either.
Ethan grew up in an incomplete family.
He then became completely rebellious. He would drink, smoke, get tattoos, and stay out all night. He eventually became a rogue and a school bully that no one dared to mess with.
At some point, someone took revenge and almost beat him to death on the street. He was covered in blood and almost die