There was freshly cooked cinnamon oatmeal on the coffee table, and Evelyn had a half-eaten bowl of it in front of her.

"Do you know why I asked you to come back?" Evelyn got straight to the point.

Madelyn pursed her thin lips into a straight line and nodded. "I know."

Evelyn asked, "So, what are your feelings towards Ethan now? Do you want to continue this relationship? I won't blame you if you're disappointed in Ethan, and we won't force you to stay. You're willing to give Ethan some time, w