"I..."
Because of fear, tears gushed from her eyes, Zoe Quinn mustered the courage, but before she finished calling out, Ethan Grant stepped past her.
"Ethan!" She cried and chased after him for a few steps, Ethan stopped and turned his head to look at her.
Zoe felt a moment of joy, knowing Ethan was momentarily misled by Serena Sullivan's words, and once his anger subsided, it would be alright. She was just about to smile when Ethan stated firmly, "She hasn't taken me away from you."
Never!
Zoe stood there stunned, watching Ethan stride away, then suddenly something occurred to her, making her shake her head repeatedly.
No, her Ethan loved her, it was only because of Serena's instigations that he treated her this way.
In the midst of strong self-assurance, Zoe reached to wipe the tears on her face, but the pain upon touching her cheek made her hiss, causing tears to fall swiftly again.
