"Even if you don't forgive me, I want to be by your side. I hope to see you get married to someone who's good for you, so even if I die, I die in peace... I'll go heat up your cream soup so it's ready when you wake up."

The quiet room was interrupted by the sound of a closing door. Madelyn opened her eyes. She had been awake since Zach left.

Madelyn stared blankly at the ceiling. This was the first time she heard about Hayson's wrongdoings from someone else.

She always knew Hayson wasn't a g