Forrest stayed quiet, his response already clear.

Madelyn explained, "I went to the Arnold residence because I thought the Arnolds' influence might protect me."

She pondered, 'The day Ethan brings his ex-girlfriend back from abroad will be my cue to leave the Arnold residence. At that point, Father will probably still believe there's a connection between Ethan and me, so he won't act against me immediately. But later, when he realizes I can't be a pawn to win favor with the Arnold family, he'l