Ch. 1101..1110

Chapter 1101

Any news about Zach and Madelyn’s upcoming marriage, even a simple hand -holding moment between them, amplified Yvonne’s resentment.

The plastic surgeon performing Yvonne’s surgery reassured her, “Ms. Young, don’t worry. Fixing the scars on your face is a minor procedure for a professional like me. If you follow up with the treatment properly, there’s a good 50-60% chance of restoring your original appearance.”

Yvonne was not able to speak due to the anesthesia, she closed her eyes in resignation. Her disfigured face, if it could be even partially restored, was all she hoped for now. She was desperate to regain her former appearance and live a normal life with Zach.

‘Madelyn, you took everything from me. I’ll take it all back one day.’ Yvonne thought.

Meanwhile, a servant rushed upstairs with news of an approaching car, ” Madam, the same group of people from last time are here, including your son- in-law, Mr. Jardin.”

Frida, overwhelmed with rage, slapped the servant, “Silence! He’s no longer part of my family. He’s my enemy. Make sure no one gets through that door.”

Yvonne began to panic after she heard the commotion. She could not move due to the anesthesia and struggled in vain. She said, “No, he can’t see me like this.”

The surgeon warned her, “Ms. Young, calm down. We’re at a crucial part of the surgery. If you move now, all our efforts could be wasted.”

Yvonne’s voice, rough and desperate, said, “He’s coming. I can’t let him see me like this.”

The surgeon firmly said, “No. The machine is running and we can’t stop it mid-process. Don’t worry Ms. Young. Your mother will make sure no one comes in.”

Outside, Zach, sheltered by an umbrella and accompanied by Kevin, approached with an aura of dark authority. Frida’s bodyguards were no match for Zach’s group of men.

Zach walked into the hall bringing along the pungent smell of blood. Frida came downstairs, yelling, “You’re all useless! You can’t even stop one person!

Frida refused to let Zach upstairs and confronted him, “How did you know I was here?”

Zach, nonchalantly lighting a cigarette, asked, “Are you going to bring her out, or do I have to look for her myself?”

Suddenly, Frida pointed a gun at Zach and said, “One more step and I’ll kill you!”

Kevin was already standing in front of Zach.

Zach was unfazed and questioned, “Do you even know how to use it?”

He added, “I’ve let you off the hook multiple times. You spied on me, tried to drag me down, and you nearly injured Madelyn in my own house. You’re not getting away this time.”

Zach was a believer in swiftly eliminating any threats, but his leniency in the past had led to this current situation.

Chapter 1102

“Even so, there was no justification for hurting Yvonne. Zach, you broke her heart and nearly took her life. Now you want to kill her? You’ve wronged the Young family, and even more so, the Arnold family.” Frida tightened her grip on the trigger. “If you dare move any closer, I won’t go easy on you.”

Zach retorted, “If it weren’t for Madelyn, the Young family would have been ruined by now. And you dare negotiate with me? Do you really think you’re worthy of doing so?”

Just then, a commotion erupted upstairs.

“Ah! Who are you people?”

“What are you doing?”

In less than half a minute, everyone upstairs was driven down, including a maid holding a basin full of blood, who slipped and fell down the stairs as the blood spilled down along with her.

“Help, help! These people suddenly burst in through the window, saying they were taking Ms. Young away,” said the maid.

Frida’s eyes, fierce and determined, fixed on Zach. She threatened, “If you dare lay a finger on my daughter, I’ll kill you!”

Driving in the heavy rain, Kai was driving speedily in the heavy rain and his palm gripped the steering wheel. When he was reaching the Arnold residence, he heard gunshots in the distance.

“Crap! They’ve already started!” Kai cursed, stepping on the accelerator hard, and headed toward the location of the gunshot.

The gunshot Frida fired missed Zach, hitting a vase instead. He said, “Your gun can only fire once. What else can you use to stop me?”

The Arnold residence was already under Zach’s control, subject to his every command.

Frida looked at Zach in despair and said, “You’re a monster.”

Zach paused his ascent up the stairs. He dusted off his sleeve and said, “That depends on who I’m dealing with. Now, do you think Fred will still protect the Young family? It’s always wise to have several backup plans, don’t you think, Ms. Young?”

“You…” Frida’s eyes widened in shock.

‘How did he find out?’ Frida pondered. Zach’s gaze held disdain. The affair between Fred and Frida was hardly a secret to Zach. He knew exactly what Fred was like.

Zach continued ascending the stairs and said, “Imagine if people found out that YTCorp’s esteemed CEO sold herself for money, and slept with a man… What would happen then? That kind of scandal would make it impossible for the Young family to stay in the capital with any dignity.”

Zach reached the top and found the surgeon who had operated on Yvonne already under control.

His bodyguard said, “Sir, she’s in there.

Zach pushed open the door and was hit with a foul stench of blood. The machines were still running, but a screen obscured any view of the person inside.

He surveyed the room and noticed the fully equipped setup with hanging blood bags. He slowly stepped forward, lifting the curtain. There, a figure in a wheelchair, shrouded in a scarf, shakily wrapped themselves up.

Yvonne saw the shadow approaching her from behind. She croaked hoarsely, “Don’t come any closer! “Don’t… come any closer.”

Zach stepped on something with a glass -shattering sound. With each step he took, Yvonne grew more fearful.

Yvonne could not bear Zach seeing her in this wretched state nor could she accept the disgust and disdain that would appear on Zach’s face upon seeing her.

“Did you enjoy your little hide-and- seek?” Zach asked.

Zach never left anyone a way out. He uncovered the face Yvonne was desperately trying to hide.

“Ah!” Yvonne shouted. The bright lights in the room blinded her and she frantically tried to cover her face.

Zach discarded the scarf, standing over Yvonne, his eyes devoid of warmth. Whether before Yvonne’s disfigurement or now, his expression remained the same, cold and distant.

“Don’t look at me, I beg you. Don’t look at me!” Yvonne pleaded.

 

Chapter 1103

“After the surgery, I’ll be fine. I’ll be like I was before,” said Yvonne. Her sparse hair was singed by fire, her hands, her neck, and even the skin visible to the naked eye bore burn marks.

Zach had no interest in Yvonne’s physical appearance. He asked, “So, Ethan didn’t survive the crash that day?

‘The day of the plane crash…’ Yvonne, lost in thought, seemed to remember something. Zach noticed the change in her tone.

“When the plane was hijacked, Ethan gave me the only parachute. The plane crashed into the sea before I could escape. I don’t know what happened to him after that.”

Zach was adept at reading people’s true intentions. He could tell whether Yvonne was lying, and it was clear to him she was. However, he did not expose her lie.

Yvonne watched as Zach’s shadow faded. She hesitantly looked up, only to find that he had already gone down the stairs.

The bodyguard approached Zach and asked, “Sir, what do we do with them?”

Zach gave a look and the bodyguard nodded in understanding. This time, Zach did not want any loose ends.

Frida, bound to a chair and immobile, struggled as she saw Zach descend. She asked, “What have you done to Yvonne, Zach? What have you done to her?! She can’t handle even the slightest agitation right now! If you have something against me, come at me!”

Zach, with one hand in his pocket, looked at Frida with deep, slanted eyes. He said, “Don’t worry, none of you will get away with this.”

A bodyguard had brought a can of gasoline with its lid open.

Frida saw that and became even more frantic. She said, “Are you silencing us to cover it up? Zach! You can’t do that. Aren’t you afraid of retribution?”

“Rather than keep fighting a losing battle, maybe consider if you have any final words. I’ve been more than patient with you,” said Zach.

The rain continued to pour heavily outside.

Kai arrived just in time, not a minute early or late.

Zach felt a momentary pressure in his chest at the sight of the arriving car as if someone was clutching his heart. It was not until he saw that only Kai got out of the car that the feeling completely disappeared.

The bodyguards recognized Kai and did not hinder his entry. The moment Kai entered, he smelled the overpowering, acrid scent of gasoline. He guessed what Zach was planning to do.

Kai strode over after he saw everyone was tied up. He yelled, “Zach, you’ve done it! All these lives! Do you have any idea of the trouble you’ll cause if you do this? Even if you don’t care about yourself, think about Madelyn!”

Zach replied, “She won’t know!”

Kai was momentarily at a loss for words in anger. He asked, “Guess who sent me to find you?”

The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Chapter 1104 by Max Charming

“Zach, what on earth can I even say to you?”

Yvonne was brought downstairs with only her eyes showing beneath her headscarf. She felt really scared when she saw the maids and her mom tied up like her. As the door opened, letting in a breeze, the sharp smell of gasoline filled the air.

Zach, in his anger, seemed determined to burn them all alive.

Frida begged, “Please, don’t hurt Yvonne.”

Tears started streaming down Yvonne’s cheeks, especially when she realized that Zach wanted to kill her again. She remembered the terrifying fire incident that had nearly scarred her for life, and now, she was scared out of her mind.

Kai quickly looked over when he heard the name ‘Yvonne’ and saw someone in a wheelchair. He was not sure if it was her, but that did not matter. What mattered was saving everyone in the room.

Kai could not believe how far Zach would go for Maddie. They were talking about the lives of over a dozen people. If they all died because of this, Zach could never make it right, no matter what he did. It would just be too big of a mistake.

“Maddie was right–the more powerful you get, the more you think you can do anything. She’s still not over the stuff that went down before, and now there’s more trouble.

“If people hear about what’s going to happen tomorrow, Maddie will definitely think you’re behind it. How long do you think you can keep hiding it?

“She asked me to check on you. Imagine if she showed up today. Do you know how much worse it could’ve been?

“Do we even need to talk about Ethan’s death? Maddie’s been blaming herself all along, feeling so guilty. She’s been looking for his kid in secret, trying to fix things.

“And you? What have you been up to? If they die too, I bet Maddie’s next in line. Kai continued, yelling, “What’s the hold-up? Let everyone go. We’ll act like nothing ever happened today.”

Zach glared at him. “This isn’t your problem.”

Kai shot back, “Alright, I won’t butt in. But I’m calling her right now to spill everything about you. Maddie’s got to know what you’re really doing.”

“You wouldn’t dare!” Zach’s words rang out loud and clear in the big house.

“Getting nervous now? Bet you didn’t expect this. Have you ever thought about how Maddie feels about all the stuff you’re doing?”

It seemed like it took a special kind of person to deal with Zach. All his past actions, and what he was doing to Madelyn now, were not really fixing anything.

“Nobody could keep you in check before, but now… go ahead and try.” Kai pulled out his phone. “Think it over. What matters more to you: venting your anger or Maddie’s feelings?”

Zach glanced at Kai briefly. “Just go away.”

“Hold on.” Kai turned and walked toward Yvonne, still bound. He gently lifted her headscarf.

Yvonne, looking fearful, tried to dodge Kai’s gaze. He did not care, scrutinizing her partially healed burns. Grasping her chin, he observed her.

“With these burns, it’ll be tough to look exactly like before,” Kai said. “Yvonne, I have an idea. I can help you heal, but you need to promise to leave Maddie alone. If not, I might just let your face rot completely.”

Yvonne avoided his gaze, but there was a glimmer of hope in her eyes. “Is what you’re offering for real?”

Chapter 1105

Kai, feeling disgusted, wiped the blood off Yvonne’s face. “Clean up your wounds and come to the hospital. You’d better not break your promise, or no one will be able to help you this time.

He then climbed into Zach’s car.

“Zach, did you skip your meds today? You’re acting so recklessly. I mean, why aren’t you taking care of your marriage instead of getting mixed up in all this dangerous stuff? Maddie was worried about you, which is why I’m here. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known about your wild behavior.”

As Kai noticed Zach silently cleaning his hands, his irritation grew. ”

Maddie’s usually right about these things. You sneaking out at night? Definitely up to no good.”

Zach, trying to rest, closed his eyes.” You’re being noisy.”

Kai chuckled. “I’m just looking out for you, man.” He grabbed Zach’s wrist, checking his pulse. A moment later, he moved it away. “You seem okay, just a bit stressed. Try to chill out a bit. And hey, clean off that gasoline smell before we get back. Maddie will know something’s up if she smells it.”

Kai looked over at Zach, who was dozing off. ‘He’s amazing, getting mixed up in things like this even when he’s exhausted. If only he had been nicer to Maddie from the beginning, she might not have turned her back on him.’

Zach arrived at Southern Haven Villas around eleven at night.

Margaret said, “Ms. Jent, it’s super late. You should get some rest, or you’ll be exhausted tomorrow.”

Madelyn replied, “I’m okay, Margaret. Why don’t you take Dal to bed?”

Zach’s car rolled into the driveway, and Margaret let out a sigh of relief. She thought to herself, ‘Mr. Jardin’s finally back. I bet he and Ms. Jent have a lot to discuss. She’s been pretty down since he left. He’s definitely going to get an earful.’ Deciding it was best to give them space, Margaret headed upstairs.

Madelyn pulled her shawl back up and stepped outside, watching the car park.

Zach got out and sent his bodyguards away with a wave. He then walked up to Madelyn. “Aren’t you tired? Why are you still up?”

Madelyn stared at Zach, her eyes full of suspicion. “Where have you been? Did you get into trouble again? You smell like gasoline.”

It was like she knew what he had been up to. Her thoughts were clear: Zach was always getting into serious trouble. In her mind, there was little doubt that he had done something bad while he had been away.

Feeling cold all of a sudden, Madelyn backed away. “Stay away from me, Zach! You’re freaking me out!” She was so scared and did not want to be near him. Turning to leave, she suddenly felt woozy and fell to the ground.

“Madelyn!” Zach shouted, quickly catching her before she hit the floor.

The family doctor arrived quickly. “Ms. Jent will be fine with some food and rest. It’s just a case of low blood sugar.”

Zach nodded at the doctor. “Thank you for coming.”...

 

Chapter 1106

After the doctor left, Madelyn’s eyes fluttered open. She saw Zach talking to the caretaker at the door.

When Zach came in, Madelyn, her head still spinning, sat up in bed. She dodged his hand as he reached out and, while looking away, said, “Go wash off that smell, okay?”

Zach covered her with the blanket. ” You skipped dinner, so I got someone to make oatmeal for you. It’s almost ready. Try to eat more next time, alright? I’ll be back after a quick shower.”

Madelyn stayed silent.

Zach left his suit on the bed before heading to the shower. Weakly, Madelyn got out of bed and grabbed the suit. She sniffed it and caught the smell of gasoline. She was right. She knew Zach had been out in the middle of the night, probably on some risky mission.

Feeling upset, Madelyn threw the suit aside and went to her art studio to call Kai. Kai was on his way home when he received Madelyn’s call.

When he answered, Madelyn’s worried voice came through. “Do you know where Zach went? Why did he smell like gasoline? Did he…” She stopped, searching for the right words, then continued, “Did Zach do something bad?”

Kai said soothingly, “Just breathe, Maddie. Let me explain.

“Maddie, you know how you’ve been feeling like someone’s watching you? It’s not just your imagination. Yvonne has been secretly keeping an eye on you. Remember when the power cut out at the villa? That shadow you saw was real–it was Yvonne. And Maddie, Yvonne’s not gone like we thought she was.”

Madelyn gasped and her hand flew to her mouth. A mix of surprise, joy, and disbelief flashed in her eyes as she processed the news.

Kai kept talking. “Yvonne almost hurt you last time. Zach was only trying to help you out. I made it in time, though, and everyone’s fine. You wouldn’t believe how much Zach has changed, especially when the situation involves you.”

Madelyn, sounding unsure, asked, “If Yvonne’s still around, do you think Ethan might be too?”

Kai took a moment, knowing she was still holding on. “Sometimes, no news is good news. No one’s found him yet, so he might be out there, just like Yvonne.”

Madelyn suddenly felt lighter, like she could finally hope again. The mystery about Ethan had always been a heavy thought for her. She hung up and just stood at the window, thinking for what seemed like forever.

Zach came out of the bathroom and noticed the bed was empty. With a puzzled frown, he stepped into the art studio. His eyes landed on Madelyn standing by the window, and he paused.

Madelyn turned and saw Zach silently standing behind her. She just walked past him, not uttering a word.

Zach frowned at her silence. “Is there really nothing you want to ask me?”

Looking at him with steady eyes, Madelyn replied, “You never tell me the truth anyway. I’m really tired. Let’s just call it a night.”

Back in her room, Madelyn noticed the maid coming in with a bowl of oatmeal. Zach took over, spoon-feeding her until it was all gone. As sleepiness washed over Madelyn, Zach placed the bowl on the nightstand. He was about to leave when she suddenly grabbed his sleeve. “Stay, please.”

Her voice was faint but Zach heard every word.

“Zach, you have to stop hurting others.

Zach watched her as she slept, murmuring in her dreams. His eyes showed a hint of emotion. In the stillness of the room, he finally whispered, “I will.”

Chapter 1107

Madelyn quickly fell asleep, unaware of the events that would unfold later that night. However, she experienced a scary dream.

In her dream, she saw Zach in a fiery place, clutching a gun. He was covered in blood, and at his feet lay bodies: Hayson, Jasmine, Ethan, Evelyn, Yvonne, Frida, and Forrest. Dalton was crawling on the ground.

In her dream, Madelyn yelled, but Zach seemed unable to hear her. She watched, feeling helpless.

“No, please don’t do it-”

She woke up, her heart beating super- fast.

Margaret came in from the next room, looking worried. “Ms. Jent, you’re up! You slept a lot, and it’s nearly dinner time. Mr. Jardin called to check on you. He was worried you were sick because you hadn’t woken up. He’s coming over now, and he’s really concerned about you.”

Madelyn was surprised at how long she slept. She rubbed her head, feeling sleepy, and said, “Maybe I overslept because I couldn’t sleep well last night.

Zach hurried home, worried about Madelyn. When he saw she was okay, he still wanted to take her to the doctor, just to be sure.

Madelyn thought Zach was worrying too much about a little thing. She wondered if he was really that worried or just being overprotective.

In the doctor’s office, Madelyn got ready for a blood test. Zach stood by her, holding her coat and looking serious.

The nurse prepared the needle, unfazed by Zach’s stern look, remaining silent.

“Be careful with her,” Zach said sternly. The nurse smiled at them. “Mr. and Mrs. Jardin, it’s all good. This will be over quickly.”

Madelyn gave a small smile. “Don’t worry about him; he always worries too much about trivial things.”

The nurse said with a smile, “Mrs. Jardin, your husband really cares a lot about you.”

Madelyn just smiled back and stayed quiet.

They had to hang around a bit for the lab results.

When they were leaving, Zach helped Madelyn with her coat. Madelyn said, ” I know how I feel. We don’t need to make a big deal out of this. You might not be tired, but I am.”

“I’m just looking out for you. You get cold easily, and you’re pretty sensitive. What would I do if you got sick? Who would be my Mrs. Jardin then?” Zach fastened her coat.

Madelyn thought about how Zach had gotten so good at talking. “After the last check-up, we can go home. Kevin will collect the report for us later.”

Madelyn said, “I need to use the restroom first.”

Zach waited outside for her.

Madelyn entered the dimly lit restroom, where one light was out. Suddenly, she heard a loud thump, as if someone had tripped and fallen.

“Are you okay in there?” she asked as she moved toward the stall where the sound came from.

Chapter 1108

“Stay back. Don’t come near me!”

The person’s voice sounded scratchy. They were a bit late in warning her, though.

Struggling to see in the dark, Madelyn flicked on her phone’s flashlight. She gasped upon seeing someone in a hospital outfit with skin covered in burn marks, causing her phone to slip from her hand in shock.

Hearing a crash, Zach rushed into the women’s restroom without a second thought. Before Madelyn could snap out of her daze, Zach had already started pulling her out.

“You okay?” Zach looked her over real quick.

Still freaked out by the burned person, Madelyn nodded. “I’m alright. They looked so hurt… It freaked me out. Let’s head back, okay?” she mumbled, the image sticking in her head like a bad dream.

Even though Madelyn did not buy into ghost stories, she could not shake off the spooky face she saw.

In the restroom, Yvonne, a sobbing mess with foul-smelling stains on her hospital gown, was found by her helper.

Yvonne felt humiliated. She remembered a time when she did not even bother looking at Madelyn, but now, seeing Madelyn getting more attractive, Yvonne could not help but feel angry and jealous. She wished she could destroy Madelyn’s face.

Yvonne thought if Madelyn’s face got scars like hers, Zach would not look at her twice. She figured Madelyn was only around Zach because she was pretty.

‘Madelyn, Zach doesn’t really love you; he just likes how you look.’

Back in her hospital room, Yvonne’s helper assisted her in changing into clean clothes. Shaking a bit, Yvonne grabbed a mirror she usually did not like using. Gazing into the mirror, her eyes were fierce and intense over her changed face.

She thought, ‘Madelyn, we’re not done yet. When I get better, I’m going to make sure to ruin your face. Then Zach won’t like you anymore, and he’ll come back to me. I should be Mrs. Jardin, not you.’

Yvonne gently touched her face and mumbled to herself, “Just you wait, Madelyn. You’ll see.”

Upstairs, Lana, who was eight months pregnant, was relaxing in Kai’s office. Kai had arranged for her to stay there for easy supervision.

Holding a cup of coffee, Lana came up to Kai. He was deep into checking out Yvonne’s medical stuff, but he quickly switched his attention to Lana. Standing up, he gently took the coffee from her. “Hey, you should be resting in bed. Let me deal with the little things, okay?”

Lana sat down in a chair that he had pulled up for her. “Who’s that person you were talking about today? The one who got all burned? Will she be okay?”

Kai answered, “Yes, you’ve heard of her –it’s Yvonne. We’re not sure what’s going to happen next; even with surgery, we might only fix like 60 to 70 percent of how she looked. Her burns are pretty bad.”

Lana pondered briefly. “Oh, Yvonne. She’s lucky to be alive. What about her ex-husband, your friend? Does he worry about her?”

Kai laughed a bit as he adjusted his glasses and twirled a pen. “Well, it’s okay to talk about this with me, but don’t mention it around Zach. He’s… complicated. You know, yesterday-” He stopped talking when Lana suddenly moved to sit on his lap.

 

Chapter 1110

Kai asked, “Is everything okay?”

The nurse gave a quick nod. “All good. I’m off to fetch the meds.” In her mind, she pondered, ‘That medicine hasn’t seen the light of day in ages. Why’s it being used for this patient?’

Just then, a voice called out, “Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Jardin!”

Kai glanced up, his eyebrows raised slightly, as he heard voices outside.

“Ah, what a surprise!” As Zach and Madelyn walked in, he poured two cups of water, sliding one toward Madelyn. ” Here, I added some brown sugar to this one. It’ll help warm you up.”

Madelyn smiled in thanks.

“So, what brings you here today?” Kai knew they usually had a reason.

Madelyn turned to Zach. “You go handle your stuff.”

Zach, needing to step out but reluctant to leave Madelyn alone, decided it was best that she stay here.

The evening sun set, reflecting the recent mix of warm and chilly weather. Zach, wanting to keep Madelyn cozy, shrugged off his suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders.

“Stay put for a bit, okay? Don’t go anywhere. I’ll come find you soon. Just be patient.”

Madelyn barely had time to react when Kai, slightly frazzled by their close interaction, said, “You two could be a bit more mindful of others around you.”

Zach said, “Keep an eye on her. If anything happens, it’s on you.”

Kai replied, “Relax. She’s not going to vanish into thin air.”

Once Zach was gone, Madelyn’s demeanor transformed as she gently touched her cheek, remembering Zach’s touch. “I bumped into Yvonne.”

Kai paused at her words while he was fetching a new, unused blanket for the couch. “You really shouldn’t be meeting with her, Madelyn. It’s best for you to stay away. Zach’s past is still a touchy subject, and she’s in a bad state. She’s been disfigured, so there’s no telling what she’ll do out of desperation.”

Madelyn held the warm cup, her fingers tracing the glass. “I’m aware. I just needed to ask her something.”

“I understand you want to ask about Ethan’s location, but there’s something she’s keeping under wraps. Don’t worry though, I’m on it. I’m trying to slowly coax Ethan’s whereabouts out of her. We need to play it cool, especially around Zach.”

Madelyn nodded in agreement. “Got it.

And thanks for last night’s help.”

Kai’s smile broadened. “Don’t mention it. How about joining us for dinner? Lana’s almost done with her check-up. I’ve had the caretaker whip up some of your favorite dishes.”

About thirty minutes later, having wrapped up his paperwork, Kai led the way to dinner. The lower level housed Kai and Lana’s living quarters, a cozy setup within the hospital. Space was one thing the hospital had plenty of.

As they descended the stairs, they noticed that Lana was conspicuously absent. Kai asked about her whereabouts, and the caretaker informed him, “Mrs. Stewart mentioned she wanted to go on a brief walk nearby, and she hasn’t returned yet. I’ll bring Mrs. Stewart back soon.”

“Don’t worry, I’m aware of where she might be.” Kai turned to Madelyn. “Go ahead and start your meal. I’ll come back quickly.”

Madelyn, familiar from her previous visits, was well-known to the caretaker.

“Mrs. Jardin, perhaps you’d like to start with some fruit? Dinner will be ready in a little while,” the caretaker said.

Madelyn responded with a gentle nod and a smile.

Shortly after Kai left, a nurse wearing a mask appeared at the door. She knocked and said, “Mrs. Jardin, we’ve processed your medical check-up, but there’s a glitch with the blood test results. We’ll need you to come back for another test.”