Madelyn before storming out, the door slam

defiance, swearing to herself that she would

lly packing her possessions into a suitcase. As she sealed it with a

d returned, but a woman's voice called out

s Reb

shed securing her suitcase. Her expression was a

distant, impenetrable demeanor. Hesitant, she studied Madelyn's face w

you alright? Y

replied, her voice sharp as a blade. She brushed past

ence, as though she were the one wronged. "I need to explain. There is nothing between Jason

fresh pang piercing her heart. So, Rebecca

n't wasted a momen

ttle shop we both loved. We went to the same high school, you know, and that place holds so many memories for us. He

e, carrying an air of innocence

n't leave you behind on purpose. You didn't know them, and we only wanted to spare you any dis

ry and deep bond with Jason, the countl

're really getting at?" Madelyn sneered, her voice laced with contempt. Without a

th feigning civili

ek in disbelief, reeling from the reality that Madelyn

?" Connor Clark, Madelyn's eldest bro

fixed Madelyn with a furious glare. "How dare you raise a hand to Rebecca? She has known Jason far longer than you have, so of course they're

sliced through the tension. "And tell me, Conn

rcely that it seemed he mig

r, please. I've explained everything to Madelyn. She'll come aro

subtly fanned the flames, and Madelyn