Ethan Laurent drove the car far away, chest tight with frustration as he pondered her words.
How could she so shamelessly give such an ambiguous gift to another man right under his nose?
He just wanted to punish her a bit, make her reflect on her current identity. About half an hour after leaving, he drove back.
To his surprise, when he returned to where they had been, Summer Ford was nowhere to be found!
In the car, Ethan sat, emotionlessly surveying the deserted wilderness, his gaze darkening as he started searching along the road.
He found Summer the next morning at a small hotel in Fontevaile Springs.
Though they hadn't seen each other for only a day, she didn't look at all like someone abandoned; instead, she seemed quite radiant.
Her demeanor surprised him, prompting a newfound respect.
Unlike other women, Summer had her own smarts; even if left in the wild, she could still manage just fine.
