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Olivia

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[ Ethan has been arrested and I’m bringing Rowan home.]

My heart leaped for joy as I read Alexander’s text.

I quickly informed Amanda and David, so everyone would be relieved. It felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulder.

The past twenty-four hours were hell and I wouldn’t wish to go through something like that again. “Rowan is coming home!” I exclaimed, engulfing my mother in a tight hug.

“That’s great news.” She responded, leading me to the living room. “So what are you going to do about Ethan?” She asked, giving me a sympathetic look.

I had no idea what I was going to do about Ethan. I was still shocked by his betrayal and I wasn’t sure I even wanted to look at him.

He left his life back in California just to cause harm to my family. It was very immature of him to seek revenge just because I rejected his marriage proposal.

I thought he was going to give it a rest after he sabotaged all my attempts to find a job after he fired me. But he still wasn’t