Lea stepped out of the car, her face pale as a sheet. Ethan’s words, laden with his desire for her body, echoed in her mind, further solidifying her resentment toward him. The chill of the evening breeze didn’t help her shaking hands as she gripped her purse tightly.
"Men are all the same! I thought he was different—innocent and loyal!" Lea muttered angrily as she slammed the car door behind her, her voice trembling with both anger and disappointment. She turned on her heels and stormed down the pavement, her heels clicking against the concrete in rhythm with her frustration.
Inside the car, Ethan sighed and ran a hand through his hair. Dropping her off like that felt crude, but he didn’t have the energy to deal with her accusations. With a flick of his wrist, he steered the car back ont
