Naomi tried to flatter Ryan using this opportunity.

“Rye, let’s get back together, okay? I’m the one who truly loves you.”

With Naomi incessantly pestering Ryan, he eventually lost his hold on Madeline.

Madeline ran out the door and into the autumn wind and rain. “Jeremy, Jeremy!”

She yelled at the vast emptiness in front of her. “If you can’t let me go, then why did you hide from me? Do you think I won’t be in any hurt if you hide from me?”

Jeremy was standing around the corner and was gla