Ethan’s POV I rushed into the living room, eyes roaming everywhere, but she was not in there. I took my heels, striding up the stairs. She wasn't in her room either. “Mother, have you seen Valerie?” I asked my mother on her way out of the kitchen. “No, why?” She retorted. I ignored her, ran outside. All the cars were in the parking lot. Maybe she was at Becky’s house. “But Becky,” I muttered to myself. I doubt if Becky would ever want to set her eyes on me after what had happened at the restaurant. I picked up my phone, dialing her phone number. Just as expected, she terminated the call. “Please pick up, Valerie,” I whispered, hoping to hear her voice. But she didn't. I couldn't tell my mother what happened at the restaurant. I didn't even want her to ever find out. Wasn't i

