gone, my name will still be tied to his. But what about you?"

n ounce of shame. So what if Noah's kind to you? It won't change the fact that he can't make you his wif

ou

e it hurt most. Rage twisted Sadie's

p, aiming for M

ng Sadie's wrist and slappin

to lay a hand on

and shallow, her face f

stunned. Then, a sly glint appeared in her eyes. Sudd

ghty arrogance. Tears filled her eyes, and she crumpled,

elyn

p had landed with full force, giving her a brief flicker of satisfaction. But

ubsided, she watched

performance's improved..." Madelyn's voice broke as a rough cough cut her off. "But

ut before she could finish, Noah rushed into the room a

she saw him. She sobbed so hard it s

p, taking in the red slap mark on her

adelyn. This is all on me. I didn't know how to deal with her the right wa

is eyes on Madelyn's back. The look he gave her was sharp

ping, he couldn't deny what he was seeing now-the

a faint smile playing on her lips. "You expect me to say sorry? To someone who

pain and anger plain to

You'd do better to be careful. I don't care what she does, b

with tears streaking her face. After a few sobs, she moved clos

y stand to watch he