Ethan's temper blazed. He sped to school, jamming the gas pedal down with every ounce of his vexation.

Madelyn was baffled by the sudden shift in his demeanor. The air in the car was thick with tension.

"Out. Now."

Madelyn unbuckled her seatbelt and silently got out of the car.

As she walked further away, Ethan's eyes followed, seething with anger and jealousy. 'How could she betray me like this? Should I even consider forgiving her? How am I expected to just overlook this and go on? Despite