"Yes, Mr. Jardin..."

Kevin didn't hang up the call. He slid the phone into his pocket instead.

Meanwhile, on the other end of the line, Zach walked over to the kitchen and poured himself a glass of water. Just as he was about to end the call, he could hear Madelyn's sobs through the phone.

'So, there was another man besides her...' he mused.

"No one will bully you anymore... Stop crying..."

Ethan's embrace was warm.

And as he comforted her, her heart began to warm as well.

He was the firs