Zach retrieved the ring from his suit pocket and tried to place it on Madelyn's finger once more. Madelyn reacted as if she had seen something terrifying, desperately trying to pull her hand away. However, Zach's firm grip prevented her from succeeding.

"This is the third and final time," Zach warned sternly. "Do not remove it again, or you'll be in trouble."

"What else can you do besides threatening me?" Madelyn retorted.

Zach did not release Madelyn's hand after putting the ring on her fing