23 Concurrence

Madison suddenly felt the food in her mouth turn bland. She placed her fork down and filled her glass with the red wine she had been avoiding because she didn't want to get drunk; she was a lightweight when it came to drinking. Ethan had noticed the change in her attitude when he returned. "What's wrong?" Madison nudged her head in the direction of her phone. "Your little mistress just called you." Ethan's expression turned solemn. He picked up his phone and saw the missed call from Maya. Without a word, he left the table and strode towards the side of the room. A few moments later, he returned, but instead of sitting back down, he picked up his things. "Something came up at the office, Madison. I have to go. I'll ask someone to take you home." "This isn't your first time ditching me in a public place. I can find my way back." She said this as she refilled her glass. Judging from the anxious look on his phone, something had happened to Maya. This is why Madison was eager for a di