Ethan used the excuse of needing to sober up and took Madelyn to the rest area.

As soon as they entered, Madelyn felt guilty, "I'm sorry. The phone call earlier was indeed from Yvonne. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry. I didn't think they'd come."

Ethan looked a little intoxicated. His eyes were filled with tiredness. He had been busy all day, starting from four in the morning. Moreover, he did not rest properly last night.

Madelyn poured a glass of warm water and sat beside him. Ethan looked like he did not blame her. He stretched his hand to stroke her hair, "I know... Don't take their words to heart. If they ever approach you again and you can't handle it, just tell me, okay?"

Madelyn responded, "Okay. I won't keep it from you again. I know you don't like people talking about that in front of you; that was why I didn't tell you."

Ethan asked, "Can I hug you?"

Madelyn leaned forward to let him hug her for a while.

She was leaving for Paris tomorrow. So, aft