He Kept Me in the Backseat, So I Left Him Behind

Ethan slammed on the brakes, and the SUV came to a smooth stop at the red light.

He didn't try to persuade me otherwise, nor did he ask what I was going to buy.

Instead, he just turned around and gave me a look of pure, unbothered impatience.

"Once you’re done, call an Uber to the mountain cabin. Don't waste too much time. Chloe has a sensitive stomach, and we need to have dinner on time."

Chloe turned around from the passenger seat, her silky long hair brushing against the leather.

"Hazel, I’m so sorry. Was my music too loud? How about I go with you?"