Gavin still refused to let go of my wrist. "Haven't you spent enough time at the police station, Mr. Carter?" My patience was gone. He stared into my eyes, his voice low and urgent. A trace of panic flickered across his face, though I couldn't understand why. "Madeline, I know you're angry because I favored Abby, let her take your bonus, and kept protecting her. I'll change. I'll fix all of it right now. Stop using this blind date to punish me. Please don't leave!" Gavin almost never begged. Caleb stepped between us again and freed my wrist from Gavin's grip. "I believe I already warned you." Just then, Gavin's phone rang. I glanced at the screen. Caller ID: Babe. That was how he had saved Abigail's number. "Mr. Carter, where are you? I haven't seen you in 2 days. I'm bored all al

