Madelyn glared at Forrest, who was standing there gloating over her. "Is this some kind of sick joke to you?!" Her ankle hurt a lot, and tears started forming in her eyes.

Forrest leaned closer to meet her gaze. "Don't you think that it's fun? Serve you right!"

In her mind, Madelyn thought, 'Every time I see him, something goes wrong.'

Seeing Forrest here was a surprise. His mother was the reason Ethan's parents got divorced. Madelyn didn't think he would be invited.

Madelyn felt uncomfortable and painful. She got up slowly, brushing dirt off her black dress. Thankfully, the dirt wasn't easy to see on it.

"This is just my luck!" Madelyn grumbled. She didn't want to argue anymore and was about to leave.

But then Forrest called out impatiently from behind her. "Hey!"

Ignoring him, Madelyn limped away. Forrest noticed her hurt ankle and asked, "Where do you think you're going? There's nothing ahead."

Madelyn finally stopped in her tracks, realizing she had taken the wrong path. 'N