"Madisyn, I need to know!" Joey's voice trembled with urgency, her eyes searching Madisyn's for answers. "You don't deserve to know!" Madisyn shot back, her voice cracking as tears welled up in her eyes. "Not after you broke up with me!" Her words dissolved into sobs, her chest heaving with the weight of her emotions. "Please," Joey's voice softened, filled with desperation. "Just tell me… is the kid you're pregnant with mine or is it my brother's?" --- Madisyn had always envisioned a simple, colorful life. She dreamed of nurturing her children with love and being a devoted mother, building the family she had always longed for. After years of falling for the wrong men, she thought she had finally found the perfect one, the man who would complete her picture of happiness. But she had made a grave mistake. In her eagerness for love, she had handed over her heart too quickly, trusting too easily. It was a mistake that would cost her dearly when he abandoned her at the altar, leaving her humiliated on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. As if that betrayal wasn’t enough, she soon uncovered the bitter truth: his love had never been real. He had faked every tender word, every promise of forever. But fate has a way of balancing the scales. Madisyn knew that revenge was a dish best served cold, and what could be more satisfying than turning to the one person her ex hated most? His own brother. Dating his brother wasn't just about moving on; it was about reclaiming her power. It was about showing him that she could rise from the ashes he left behind and find love in the most unexpected place—right under his nose.
Ethan's smirk only grew wider as he stood there, amused by the situation. Joey stared at him as if he could kill him on the spot.
Madisyn rushed to the door to see what was happening, and when she saw Ethan, her mouth dropped open in shock. He was holding her favorite flowers: black and red roses.
He was the last person she expected to see. She couldn't believe the irony—that karma had made him ring the bell at this exact moment. Joey's face was red with fury, almost unrecognizable from his anger.
The vein in his neck throbbed, and it was clear it wouldn't be long before he lunged at Ethan. Madisyn couldn't understand what had driven him to this point. Was it just the sight of his brother being shirtless? Or had Ethan said something?
Knowing Ethan, she figured it was the latter. But what?
She swallowed hard, unsure of what to do or how to explain the situation to Joey. Did she even have to explain it?