While it might have seemed to others that she had made the decision to be with Ethan, the truth of the matter was that it was actually Ethan who had made the choice to be with her.

When Ethan first suggested they be together, Madelyn felt unsure; she was scared of repeating past mistakes and was torn between leaving and staying. However, he said he would give her the time she needed to do what she wanted and was willing to wait for her. His kindness and tenderness, and the way he protected her each time, were gradually breaking down the walls she had built around her heart.

She had never felt loved before, but she felt it with Ethan. It seemed like no matter what mistakes she made, he would always be there to reassure her that everything was okay and then find a way to fix it. She felt that if this affection did not limit her freedom, it might be worth a try.

George had told her that Ethan had someone he had loved before. However, that person had left Ethan after he had gotten into