Back at Rowan's house. Amanda had retired to her room out of anger. Rowan decided to check in on her. Rowan knocked gently on Amanda's bedroom door, concerned about how she was feeling.

"Amanda," he called out, "can I come in?"

Amanda, still trying to calm her racing thoughts, hesitated for a moment before replying, "Yeah, sure, come in."

Rowan slowly opened the door and entered her room, finding her sitting on the edge of the bed, her face buried in her hands. He walked over and sat down beside her, placing his hand on her back.

"Amanda, I'm sorry about what happened downstairs," Rowan began, his voice filled with...