Ethan had confined Forrest to the basement, initially intending to mete out a minor punishment.

The last time Madelyn went missing, Ethan had organized an investigation. Witnesses from neighboring apartments had observed Forrest leaving Madelyn's rented apartment, and there were even reports of heated arguments.

Yet, it wasn't as straightforward as Ethan had initially assumed. During the period when Madelyn wasn't residing in that apartment, someone had observed a student wearing a Ventrocloud High School uniform frequently entering and exiting the premises.

Ethan was aware that this student was none other than Forrest.

He no longer cared about whatever history Madelyn had with Forrest; his tolerance for Forrest had vanished entirely.

Outside the hospital room door, Margaret was anxious. She glanced back and saw many well-dressed bodyguards at the entrance, immediately sensing that something was amiss. She took out her phone and made a call.

After spending the night with Sylvia,