When Dora saw that Ethan was about to leave, she shrieked. “Don’t go,” she cried. “At the very least, can you give me one more day? If you give me that, I will leave you alone forever. You have my word!”

“How can I give you anything more than I already have?” Ethan growled. “I can’t – not after you hurt Kylie right in front of me. What had happened was my fault, but you had no right to take it out on Kylie!”

“It wasn’t your fault,” Dora cried.

“I beg your ...