Female Novel
Chapter 323
Madelyn felt like Forrest had a point. She hadn't really planned on buying so many street snacks all at
once. After thinking it over, she decided to hold off on getting more and focus on enjoying the ones she
already had. She realized she might have gone a bit overboard with her shopping.
In the midst of the bustling crowd, Madelyn couldn't shake the feeling that there were intense gazes
fixed on her. But whenever she looked around, there was nothing there. She must have been imagining
things.
As the day started to turn into evening, the sky slowly got darker. Madelyn and Forrest left the market,
feeling a bit disappointed that they hadn't been able to explore everything.
Originally, Madelyn was supposed to head home, but she didn't really want to go back just yet. Theynovelbin
found a spot outside a closed café in the park, finishing up the remaining snacks while watching the
fireworks overhead.
She turned her head slightly and glanced at Forrest, who was completely absorbed in the fireworks, his
eyes reflecting the sparkling lights. Forrest also turned to look at her.
Madelyn said, "I think it's about time for me to head out."
"I can give you a ride."
She smiled and declined, "It's alright, I'll grab a taxi later. You should go home too and not miss dinner
with your family."
He thought, 'Family dinner... truth is, it doesn't mean much to me anymore.' Then he said, "Sure, let's
go."
They cleaned up the food wrappers and left the park.
Out of nowhere, Forrest brought up, "Aren't you worried that Ethan might find out I hung out with you
today?"
Madelyn replied calmly, "Even if he does find out, why should I be scared of him?"
Forrest said, "Are you really naive or just pretending? Even I don't get the privilege to stay at the Arnold
residence... Do you realize what that implies? What does he really think of you?"
Madelyn answered sincerely, "So, what am I supposed to assume? You know about his ex-girlfriend,
right? The girl he was ready to defend with his life."
Ethan's car accident, the one that left him paralyzed from the waist down, was because of that girl. He
had been fond of her since high school, and they were together for three years.
Back then, Ethan had a temperament somewhat similar to the one Forrest has now, but Ethan was
even more reckless. The only one who could tame that version of Ethan was that girl. George had
shared all of this with Madelyn.
When Ethan's ex-girlfriend left, he fell into a deep despair. She had left due to opposition from the
Arnold family.
However, things were different at present. Ethan had the capacity to protect the person he cared about.
Ethan and his ex-girlfriend had once shared a profound love. Madelyn believed she couldn't match up
to that girl in Ethan's heart. She thought that Ethan and his ex-girlfriend had parted ways due to
misunderstandings, and maybe, someday, they could find their way back to each other.
"In this regard, I can't compete with her. Besides... Ethan might not even be clear himself about
whether he truly likes me." She mused to herself, 'Perhaps... he just wants someone to fill the
emptiness in his heart.'
Madelyn continued, "After Ethan left yesterday, he went overseas to find her."
Forrest inquired, "How do you know all of this?"
Madelyn responded, "George told me over the phone after Ethan boarded the plane yesterday."
Forrest couldn't be ignorant of everything that had transpired with Ethan. Otherwise, considering
Ethan's personality, he wouldn't allow Forrest to get so close to Madelyn without a second thought. He
understood that Ethan, much like Zach, could be possessive.