284 BAD DECISIONS?

Madison paced back and forth in the living room, thinking about Adam. She didn't want Ethan to know about this; their relationship was finally stable, and bringing Adam into it could cause another fuss that she wasn't ready to deal with. "I have to handle this myself," she said, taking out her phone from her jacket and dialing Adam's number, and he picked up immediately. "Hello, Madison," Adam said, his voice sounded cracked like he was crying. Madison noticed his tone immediately, "Is something wrong?Youru voice sounds weird." He sighed, "Everything is wrong Madison. I got into a fight with Cassie and obviously it's totally my fault. She's trying to be supportive and understanding but it's really hard coping with mum and I told you that my salary can't even take care of us." Madison felt a pang of guilt and pity, "I'm sorry about what you're going through Adam." "I don't know maybe I should call Ethan; he could…" "No!" Madison cut him off abruptly. "You cannot bring Ethan into