Zoe stared back at him calmly.

After a while, Mason dialed her phone.

Zoe answered, hearing Mason's icy tone. "Get out of the car."

Zoe looked at him, speaking softly, "Mason, I told you we're separated. I can be with whoever I want. I won't deliberately distance myself from my friends just because of you. Besides, today is Mrs. Ruby's birthday. I am just having dinner. There's no reason for you to doubt me."

"But you know that Cecil likes you."

"Why does that matter? Doesn't Lilith like you, too? Did you do anything about that?"

…

Zoe hung up the phone.

Through the car windshield, Mason saw the tears in her eyes. He assumed it was because Lilith was mentioned. It seemed like she still cared.

On the other side, Cecil started the car, ready to accelerate and collide.

The two cars grazed each other, making a harsh noise.

Mason had a bad temper. He had never backed down, especially when it came to someone like Cecil.

But Zoe was sitting in the car.

He was afraid she would get