Madelyn responded, "Actually, leaving might be a good thing for him. I can't meddle in their issues. Forrest has done so much for me, and I'm going to repay it all slowly. As a friend, I genuinely hope he can start fresh and have a better life in his new place."

She added, "From Ethan's point of view, in our current relationship, I shouldn't have any contact with all of you. I shouldn't even bring up anything about Forrest. Ethan made an exception because of me, and I don't want to let him down.

"I'm very sorry about Forrest leaving. But I believe you all will meet again someday.

"He'll find happiness."

People saw things differently. Some thought Ethan had driven Forrest away without mercy. But Ethan needed family and loved ones around, too. It's all about how you look at it.

George once told Madelyn that she was Ethan's only family now.

When Forrest and Sylvia were sent abroad, Owen angrily went to the Arnold residence and slapped Ethan. The next day, Owen went overseas with the