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“What are you talking about?” Madelyn asked. Zach picked her up and tossed her onto the bed. Madelyn’s head hit the pillow, and in the dim light of the moon, she looked up at the tall figure of Zach looming over her. He removed his jacket and leaned down toward her.

“Did I you like the fireworks? Need a reminder of what went on?” As she tried to sit up, he pulled her legs, making her lie back down. He leaned in, planting strong, wild kisses on her neck.

“Are you jealous, Zach? Why should you be? Remember what Hayson told you today. At dinner, you could tell Father wanted me to impress Ethan. If Ethan finds out, the Arnold family and Father will both be after you! Be careful, Zach. You might mess up all your plans with what you’re doing now.”

He stopped and propped himself up. His eyes were dark, and he looked at her with a mean smile. “So what? The thing I want to do doesn’t stop me from doing what I need to do now.” For a moment, he thought of overpowering her and forcing himself on her, ignoring decency and relishing her pain and pleas for mercy. But he took a deep breath and controlled himself.

He knew there were many ways to satisfy his desires without resorting to violence. He grabbed her by the neck and whispered into her ear, “If I catch you with Ethan, I’ll make sure you won’t be getting out of bed for days. I mean what I say.”

“Zach… you’re such a jerk!” She bit his shoulder hard, and he grunted in pain. To hours later, Madelyn looked flushed, like she was out of a hot spring. She looked mad and was staring at Zach, who was pulling up his pants near the bed. While Zach had satisfied his desire, Madelyn felt a mix of numbness and tingling all over, making her feel even more uncomfortable.

She tried to pick up her clothes from the floor, but her legs were so wobbly she fell down. Zach stepped in front of her, bent down, and teasingly lifted the edge of her black lace garment with his index finger. He truly was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Madelyn’s cheeks turned pink. She snatched it back and tucked it away under the bed. “Can you not be so gross?”

“You didn’t call it gross when you were taking it off.” Smiling slyly, he lifted Madelyn and carried her to the bathroom. Setting her in the bathtub, he turned on the warm water, which rained down on her fair skin. Marks from their earlier interaction adorned her chest and back. Madelyn, with her knees pulled up to her chest, allowed the water to drench her long hair, which she then let hang as she bowed her head. “Just leave. I can handle this myself.”

“Try moving again, and see what happens next.” He took in her perfect figure, gazing from her head to her toes. Zach squeezed some shower gel onto his hand, starting at her back and then gliding to her chest, moving deliberately lower.

They had shared countless moments like this in her past life. Zach relished the sensation of his hand smoothly caressing her skin. However, as he continued, Madelyn’s unease grew. She abruptly grabbed his hand, her instincts telling her something was wrong. “What are you trying to do?”

“Just a little bit. Holding back isn’t good for you.”

Madelyn’s anger flared. “I’m not like you. Get off of me.” Zach’s eyes narrowed. “You want to get poked straight through? Bleed out, I’ll finish you off right now. Do it yourself.”

 

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“Zach Jardin! How can you say that without feeling ashamed?”

“Be good.” After spending more than an hour in the bathroom, Madelyn’s pent-up tension finally went away. She felt completely tired. Zach helped her out of the bathtub, wrapped her in a towel, and dried her hair. She fell onto the pillow, snuggling naturally into the center of the bed.

In the middle of the night, a wave of heat washed over her. She wanted to kick off the covers, but it felt like she was next to a blazing furnace. Too drained to do anything, she thought, ‘ Whatever.’

As morning light peeked through the curtains, Madelyn was stirred by a rustling noise. She pulled her blanket tighter around her and drifted back to sleep. After getting dressed, Zach glanced back at the bundled-up Madelyn under the covers and smiled.

Forrest’s flight from Roshya to Ventropolis touched down at eight o’clock in the morning. An hour later, he was at the hospital’s main entrance, buying a bouquet of lilies. Making his way to the in-patient area on the fifteenth floor, a nurse greeted him. ” Hello, Mr. Arnold.”

“Has she woken up?” “Not yet. She only fell asleep around four this morning.” Forrest nodded. “Thanks. You can go.”

“Sure thing, Mr. Arnold.” With her asthma acting up from the recent cold snap, Sylvia got sick pretty quickly. When Forrest heard about it, he hurried back.

Forrest walked into the hospital room and found Sylvia fast asleep. He settled down on the couch, passing time by playing on his phone. Eventually, he drifted off into a nap. After what felt like a long time, he sensed movement nearby. Stirring and sitting up, he saw Sylvia’s pale face.

“When did you wake up?” Forrest asked. With her hair flowing around her and wrapped in a shawl, Sylvia had a kind of regal appearance. She moved closer to him, placing a fallen blanket over his legs. “Not too long ago. worried you with I’m sorry I my flare-ups. I didn’t mean for you to rush back here like that.”

Forrest shrugged. “I was finished with work anyway, so we can spend time together. Are you hungry? I can make something for you.”

Sylvia shook her head. “I looked at those photos you took. They’re really impressive. Did she like them?” “Yeah,” Forrest grinned, “she absolutely loved them.”

“That’s good.” Sylvia gazed at him affectionately, running her fingers through his hair. “You’ve grown up so much and become quite handsome. And you even have a girl you like. Remember to tell her how you feel. If you don’t, she’ll never know. You’ll be graduating next year, right? Don’t wait too long, or you might miss your chance. You’d regret it.”

Picking up an apple, Forrest started peeling it. “I’ll wait a bit. Bringing it up now might distract her from school. Plus, she’s not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed.” He tapped his head, mischief twinkling in his eyes every time he mentioned her.

“Have you visited Ethan recently?”

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Forrest chuckled, placing apple slices onto a paper plate. “What’s so special about him? Isn’t he the same as always? “He passed the plate to Sylvia while he nibbled on the leftover apple core.

“Well, he’s still your brother. You should go see him at Southern Haven Villas during the school break,” Sylvia suggested.

“He’s staying at the Arnold residence,” Forrest explained. Sylvia’s face stiffened at that, but she didn’t say anything more.

A month after Owen’s divorce from his first wife, he and Sylvia tied the knot. Sylvia, a girl from a small town, was a leading actress in local plays. At 16, she met Owen, a young man from the bustling city of Ventropolis, who was teaching in her town. Despite their seven-year age difference, they immediately felt a connection.

However, two years into their relationship, Owen returned to Ventropolis. Sylvia patiently waited for him for three years. During that time, he visited her and promised to return in three months to marry her. But heartbreak awaited Sylvia; she discovered that Owen had wed another woman named Frida Young and even had a child, Ethan.

The Arnold family were aware of Sylvia’s relationship with Owen, but they looked down on her because of her lower social status. To hide this from the Young family, the Arnolds tried to bribe Sylvia with a large sum of money, hoping she would forget her plans of marrying Owen. However, Sylvia rejected their offer and left, feeling heartbroken. All the while, she kept her child with Owen a secret.

Forrest, who was three to four years younger than Ethan, was born before Sylvia got married. Her hometown shunned her for having a child out of wedlock, and even her own parents turned away from her. Even her own parents turned their backs on her. Sylvia took Forrest with her and moved to a fishing village just outside Ventropolis. She worked hard at various jobs to provide for her young son, facing many challenges along the way.

Until he was 12, Forrest had never attended school; he could only write his name, which Owen had chosen and taught Sylvia to pen. Despite this, Forrest was unusually mature. Later on, after Owen’s divorce from Frida, the Arnold family welcomed Sylvia, and Forrest began his education.

Owen explained to Sylvia that he married Frida because he thought he had no other option. When he tried to visit Sylvia once, her family told him she had moved and found someone else. Owen was heartbroken and returned to the Arnold family, but he never stopped hoping to find Sylvia again.

A decade later, Owen unexpectedly found Sylvia at a roadside stand, where she was selling fish and clearly struggling. Seeing her difficult situation, he stepped in to help. When he confronted the Arnold family about Sylvia, tensions rose. Once Frida learned about Owen’s past with Sylvia, she chose to end their marriage. Owen gained custody of Ethan.

Life started getting better for Sylvia. Though she faced criticism for marrying Owen and lacked approval from the Arnold family, her husband stood by her side. Her son, always respectful and understanding, brought her constant comfort and never caused her trouble.

Initially, Sylvia doubted whether Forrest would ever consider Owen as his father. However, after joining the Arnold family, Forrest’s acceptance was clear. Their past hardships, filled with hunger and cold nights, began to feel distant. Sylvia believed that, despite society’s opinions, she had given Forrest everything he deserved. After 12 years of challenges, providing a stable home for her son became Sylvia’s greatest satisfaction.

 

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Forrest asked, “Has he visited you?” Sylvia nodded, smiling gently. “He’s been here non-stop. But with his age, I worried about his health, so I sent him home. The doctor will check on me later. If everything’s okay, I’ll be discharged tonight.”

“If he ever does you wrong, he’s gonna deal with me.” She chuckled. “Go get some sleep. I’m gonna take a stroll downstairs. Later, I’ll whip up your favorite dish.”

“Make sure someone goes with you.”

“I got it.” After a long flight back, Forrest was exhausted. He settled onto Sylvia’s bed and was out like a light in no time. Walking downstairs with her nurse, a sudden tightness gripped Sylvia’s chest, leading to a fierce bout of coughing. She covered her mouth with a pristine white handkerchief, and when she pulled it back, it was stained with blood. “Madam… are you…”

Sylvia kept her cool, saying, “It’s just an old health issue. Don’t mention it to my husband or my son; I don’t want them stressing out.”

“Got it, Madam.” She threw the bloody handkerchief into the trash can nearby. Madelyn did not wake up until noon. As she groggily came to, flashes of the previous night filled her mind, making her stomach churn. ‘That darn jerk!’ she fumed internally.

Last night’s bed sheets were a mess, and being the neat freak he is, Zach had replaced them. Madelyn bundled up the dirty ones, ready to trash them, but paused. ‘What if someone notice?’ She did not need that kind of talk around her. She scrubbed out the stains until they were barely noticeable and then, confident no one would spot them, tossed them in the garbage.

Margaret walked in. “Hey, I’m here for the laundry.” “Just grab what you need. Where are my father and Zach, by the way?”

Margaret thought, ‘Why’s she still hung up on that guy? He’s bad news,’ but she held her tongue. “They’re in the middle of a chess game.”

Madelyn nodded. “Do you think my father is mad I slept in?” Margaret shrugged. “He didn’t say anything at breakfast, but guess what? Mr. Jardin stood up for you.”

Madelyn groaned at the mention of the name. “Never mind. Let me know if my father needs me later. You can get back to what you were doing.”

“Sure thing.” Madelyn was not in the mood to venture out of her room. She kept an electric kettle here to avoid needing water from downstairs during the night.

From her balcony, she saw the remnants of last night’s snowfall. But this morning, the weather had changed. The sun shone brilliantly, warming the chilly air.

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After locking her door, Madelyn painted in her room. Her father did not allow painting, so she did it secretly. After about half an hour, she suddenly heard a knock on the door. Madelyn quickly put away her sketchbook and opened the door. When she saw Zach outside, she frowned. “What’s up?”

“Time to eat,” Zach said. “Got it. I’ll change my clothes and come down.” As she was about to close the door, Zach stopped it with his foot. Madelyn, surprised and slightly annoyed, saw his foot in the doorway. “What are you doing?”

“Can’t I come in and sit?” he smirked. “Are you crazy? It’s almost mealtime; what’s the point of sitting down?” Madelyn felt a tightness in her chest as she looked into his deep eyes, feeling completely helpless against him. “Fine, whatever.”

She let go, turned around, and went to her wardrobe, taking out a long cashmere skirt she often wore. The house was heated, and she also wore leggings, so she would not be too cold. She went into the bathroom to change, tying her long hair up with a hair tie into a bun, with a few strands of hair falling beside her ears.

Zach sat at the desk, legs crossed, with her homework book on his knee, flipping through it casually. Madelyn rolled her eyes mentally, not knowing what was so interesting. She thought he was just putting on an act.

Today, Zach wore a light-colored sweater, fully displaying his mature aura. His sharp and cold facial features gave him a very masculine appearance, especially his eyes, which seemed to hide countless secrets. He was good at hiding his fakeness and desires.

Madelyn had been to showbiz gatherings before and had seen plenty of handsome guys, including professional models and some

moderately famous actors. Compared to them, Zach didn’t stand out right might unknowingly feel a bit uneasy. But this was also a person who could maintain composure in any situation.

away, but there was something distinctive about him. It was hard to put into words – just one look in his eyes and you could tell he’d been

through a lot. He had a presence that not many others had, and being around him would naturally make one feel a bit less self-assured. His aura had a certain intensity, and in his company, one Even though many were aware that Zach wasn’t a good person and posed real danger, a lot of women, including Madelyn, found it hard to resist him.

In her previous life, Madelyn noticed that the women involved with Zach found it hard to break away once they developed strong feelings for him. However, in this life, prior to Jadie’s accident, apart from Julia, whom she had encountered before, Madelyn

hardly saw any other women around him. So, she guessed that Julia must have been his first love interest. But she had passed away, and he must have been aware of it. Strangely, there was no trace of sadness or heartbreak in his demeanor. This made sense as Zach always maintained control, never letting his composure slip, and handled every situation with ease. It was almost as if he had no capacity for deep feelings. Such an unfeeling nature made it hard to believe he could ever be deserving of love.

Zach noticed Madelyn, sitting in front of the vanity mirror, holding a pair of pearl earrings, lost in thought. Suddenly, she let go, and one earring fell to the floor. Reacting swiftly, Zach stepped in.

“Thank you!” Madelyn said. But instead of giving it back to her, Zach assisted her in putting on the earring. She stiffened and didn’t dare to move.

“Lost in thought?” Zach inquired, standing beside her and shielding her from the sunlight with his tall figure. “Nothing,” Madelyn responded hurriedly. “Need help with the other one?”

Madelyn quickly stood up. “No, I can manage. I’ll head downstairs first.” “Madelyn, Zach!” Jadie’s voice rang out excitedly, and she soon appeared in the doorway. “Zach, you guys are so slow! I’m already ready. Let’s go eat!”

Jadie had never been to Madelyn’s room before, and she looked around with curiosity. The room was spacious and elegant.

 

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“You guys go ahead. I’m almost ready. I just need to change my shoes.” Madelyn walked over to the shoe rack and slipped on a pair of white cashmere shoes. Downstairs, Hayson was already seated on the living room couch.

Today marked the Jent family’s customary event. While Hayson wasn’t as stringent with Zach, he had always held high expectations for Madelyn. However, since Jadie wasn’t directly adopted by Hayson, she was excused from certain Jent family customs. Madelyn approached Hayson and said warmly, “I wish you good health, safety, and happiness.”

“Thank you,” Hayson replied, handing her a gift card envelope. Madelyn took the envelope with both hands. “Thank you, Father,” she said, revealing a sincere smile.

Just after she received Hayson’s envelope, Zach took out another envelope from his suit pocket. “No need. Father already gave me something,” Madelyn said.

“I already gave Jadie one,” replied Zach. Madelyn glanced at Jadie. Jadie smiled and said, “Go ahead and take it. Zach gave me too.” Madelyn accepted it, but Zach did not let go. “Nothing to say to me?”

Madelyn rolled her eyes. “Fine, I wish you a long life, to find your true love soon, and to start a family next year.” After saying this, she unceremoniously pulled her hand away. She did not even give him a second look before turning to leave. Feeling the envelope, it was something hard, like a card.

After dinner, Madelyn returned to her room. She opened Hayson’s envelope, and there was indeed a check for $ 10,000 inside. In addition, she emptied Zach’s envelope, and inside was a credit card. ‘What does he mean by this? ‘Madelyn thought, tossing it aside disdainfully. The idea of spending even a cent of his money made her stomach turn.

Madelyn turned on her fully charged phone and quickly scanned through her messages. Right at midnight, Ethan had sent her a text. She had been asleep at that moment. Madelyn’s immediate response was to send him a text in return. Almost as soon as she hit the send” button, her phone buzzed with an incoming call from him. The sudden vibration caught her off guard, but she managed to stay composed and answered the call.

“Were you sleeping?” His voice, heavy with fatigue, came through the speaker. Madelyn answered, “No, I had my phone off all night, and I just read your message when I turned it on. How about you? Have you had any rest?”

As she asked, she could hear Leyton’s voice faintly in the background of the call. “The plane tickets are booked; we’re good to go.”

“Okay, get yourself prepared first,” Ethan replied.

“Yes, sir,” Leyton responded.

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“You’re busy now, so I won’t disturb you,” Madelyn said. Ethan turned his attention to her. You’re not curious about what I’m up to?” he asked.

Madelyn was taken aback for a moment. It did not seem necessary for him to tell her what he was dealing with. Besides, she was not one to pry into other people’s private matters. Madelyn did not answer his question, she just casually said, “You better get busy. Don’t miss your flight.”

“Alright. When I get back, I’ll bring you a gift.” His voice was calm. Madelyn quickly replied, “No need. You’ve already given me so much. I can’t ask for more.” “Madelyn… Do we really have to be this formal with each other?” His voice held a hint of deeper emotion.

Despite everything, Madelyn always seemed to find a way to turn him down. He had hoped that the events of the previous night would bring them closer, but a single phone call had shifted Ethan’s once-positive mood into one of frustration and disappointment.

Madelyn held onto her dress hem. “I’m sorry. I just feel like you’ve already done so much for me… I can’t ask for more.

One simple apology brought relief to Ethan; he realized he had been too harsh. This was the usual pattern; he struggled to control his temper. Pinching the bridge of his nose, he felt weary. “I haven’t been consistent with my medication, so my tone was too forceful. I’m sorry, Madelyn. I didn’t mean it.”

With genuine concern, Madelyn expressed, “No matter how busy you are, you need to take your medication. If it’s not something extremely important, then don’t push yourself. Your well-being comes first.”

What he truly longed for was a straightforward show of concern. The voice on the opposite end of the line went quiet for a moment. Madelyn, too, was anxious about the conversation potentially becoming awkward and was uncertain about how to proceed.

Ethan, looking at the photos on his office desk, said, “I’ll return shortly. In about three days.” “Got it, make sure to take care of yourself,” Madelyn replied. “There’s something else I need to attend to, so I’ll end the call now.”

“Okay.” After hanging up, Madelyn felt way more chill. She glanced back at her locked door. No one was coming in now. Before heading upstairs, she had told everyone to leave her alone unless it was super important.

Madelyn grabbed a book, stepped out onto the balcony, and laid down on a chair, wrapping herself in a light blanket. She soaked up the sun while diving into her book. Just after she got comfortable, someone knocked on the door. Madelyn decided to ignore it. She peeked at the door, then slid the glass door shut to block out the noise. The recent makeover of her place was not just for looks; it made everything soundproof too. As the knocking got quieter and quieter, Madelyn did not bother about it.

Zach was outside the room, knocking for a bit, but no one answered. “Do you think Madelyn might be asleep?” Jadie asked Zach, her disappointment evident. “Maybe we shouldn’t disturb her.”

Zach gave her a serious look. “Think carefully, did you leave the workbook at school?”

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Jadie shook her head, saying, “I remember a few days ago, after the last class, I brought the workbook home and left it on the desk. But now, it’s gone.” She paused, thinking for a moment, then shook her head again. ” Actually, I might not have brought it home after all… I’m sorry, Zach… I really forgot.”

Jadie frowned, and Zach reached out to touch her long hair. “When the break is over, you can ask the teacher for a new one, okay?”

“I tried calling, but Mr. Newton has already left for Sinagora. And… there’s an assignment I need to complete, or else… I’m sorry… I keep causing you trouble.”

Zach glanced at the closed door, then shifted his gaze back to Jadie. His tone grew more serious. “I can ask Yvonne if she can lend you her workbook.”

Jadie immediately grabbed onto Zach’s clothes her eyes pleading as she looked at him. “I don’t want you to ask her, I don’t like her.” Zach gently removed Jadie’s hand and checked the time on his wrist. “I’ll be back before dinner is ready.”

“Zach!” Jadie tried to catch up, but he left without pausing, striding away. Jadie’s expression abruptly turned cold, her fists clenched. Unaware of the situation outside her room, Madelyn rested the book against her face and drifted into a deep sleep.

In that very moment, Madelyn heard the sound of pebbles tumbling. Initially, she didn’t pay much attention, until a loud crash followed, and an intact flowerpot suddenly plummeted from the balcony, breaking on the ground below.

Startled, Madelyn quickly got up to assess the situation. She approached the balcony’s edge, and suddenly, a blinding light flashed before her eyes.

Shielding her eyes from the glaring light, she squinted. She couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Who on earth is throwing pebbles at my flowerpot and using a mirror to shine light at me?’ Glancing downward, Madelyn finally spotted Forrest perched on the backyard fence of her house.

Forrest was dressed in a black jacket, and a pair of sunglasses rested behind his ears. He gazed at her with a mischievous grin, all while toying with the mirror he held in his hand. Hastily, Madelyn dashed downstairs into the backyard.

“What’s your problem? Don’t you have anything better to do? Why did you break my flowerpot?” she reproached.

Leaning back with his hands behind him, his arm tattoos visible, Forrest casually donned his sunglasses again. Aren’t you planning to go out during the break? Staying home reading all day… you might turn into a recluse when you’re older.”

Still shielding her eyes from the glaring light, Madelyn inquired, “Where should I go?” Forrest smirked. “Give yourself ten minutes. Grab a jacket. I’ll be waiting for you outside.”

With that, Forrest effortlessly hopped off the fence, heading toward the house that Ethan used to live in, not giving her a chance to respond.

Madelyn wasn’t particularly keen on going out. She harbored fears that something untoward might happen outside. In the living room, she hesitated. Assuming that Forrest’s impatience would eventually make him leave if she delayed, she spent half an hour meandering. Finally donning a white coat, she was about to leave when she unexpectedly encountered Hayson downstairs, sipping his tea.

“Going out?” he asked. Madelyn was caught off guard and didn’t dare meet his gaze as she responded, “Just stepping out for a little while, then returning.”

“Alright.” Hayson didn’t stop her, assuming she was going to see Ethan. As Madelyn reached the door, she caught sight of a sleek black motorcycle parked there, with Forrest seated on it, cupping his hands to exhale warm air and rubbing them together. Surprised, she thought, ‘Why is he still here?’

Spotting Madelyn through the rearview mirror, Forrest turned his head. ” What’s taking you so long? Piddling around? I’m taking you out to eat, not on a romantic date. Why waste time dressing up?” He sounded irritated, yet he was still keeping an eye on her, mentally noting, ‘Well, not bad, though.

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“Don’t just stand there. Hop on the bike!” Forrest commanded. Madelyn pressed her lips together. Actually, I’m not really in the mood to go out.”

“Still want to be cooped up at home? Come on, get on the bike, it’s freezing out here!” “Where are we going?”

“A nice place…”

Reluctantly, Madelyn climbed onto his motorcycle. She had never been on a bike before. Forrest turned to look at her with a furrowed brow. Perplexed by his gaze, Madelyn asked, ” What’s wrong?”

Forrest reached out, releasing her bun, and then placed a helmet on her head. He fastened the elastic band he had removed from her hair around his wrist. He instructed, “Hold onto me!” ‘What?!’ Madelyn was taken aback..

Perhaps due to his words or the chilly weather, a light blush dusted Madelyn’s cheeks, and she softly grasped his clothing on both sides. ” I’m ready. Let’s go.”

“You really stubborn.” Forrest reached back and grabbed her hands, guiding them to wrap around his waist. “Like this. Hold on and don’t let go.”

The posture made Madelyn appear intimately connected to him. Realizing it was a bit too much, she settled for gripping his clothing instead. Forrest lowered his head, smiling without a word. He simply revved the throttle and sped away. Madelyn let out an exclamation, “Ah!”

Colliding against his back, her heart raced. She clung tightly to his waist, urging, “Can you slow down a bit?” “Huh? What did you say? I can’t hear you.”

“I said… slow down!”

“Oh? Go faster? Got it!” Madelyn emitted another “Ah!” as their speed picked up. They were accelerating more and more. When they encountered a turn, Madelyn was too frightened to open her eyes, clutching onto him fervently, fearful of falling off. She suspected that Forrest was deliberately doing this.

Aside from the rushing wind, Madelyn heard ringing in her ears. Before she could fully recover, she caught Forrest’s playful grin, “How much longer do you plan to hold onto me? If you keep this up, I might have to charge you a fee.”

Madelyn promptly released her grip. Forrest stated, “Hop off.” Madelyn removed her helmet and touched her feet to the ground, her legs still shaky. Forrest dismounted his motorcycle and steadied Madelyn with one hand. “Can you handle this or not?”

Madelyn responded, “Well, it’s all your fault for driving so fast.” “Are you that easily frightened? Nothing bad happened anyway, right? Come on, let’s go!” Forrest reached over, smoothing down her disheveled hair.

Madelyn surveyed the vibrant and historic street ahead. It was a bustling bazaar with numerous vendors peddling various wares, including an array of snacks.

“Why is there a place like this? Have you been here before?” Her eyes sparkled with curiosity. “You probably haven’t been here, right? Stay close to me. It’s quite crowded now, so don’t get lost.”

Forrest removed his black leather gloves and handed them to Madelyn. Madelyn glanced at the gloves and then at him, “What are these for?”

“It’s cold. Put them on,” he replied. Madelyn declined, “I’m not cold, I don’t need them!” Knowing how stubborn she was, Forrest nodded with a smile, “Alright, then freeze if you want to.”

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Forrest and Madelyn strolled into the bustling street market and spotted a monkey performing at the roadside. They paused to watch for a moment.

Spectators were dropping money into a bowl, and when it filled up, the monkey picked it up and handed it to its owner. All the money found its way into the owner’s pocket. Someone had a two- dollar bill in hand, and the monkey took it, giving a polite bow to the giver. Madelyn’s interest was piqued. ” Forrest, do you think it actually understands human speech?”

Forrest shot her a look that said, “Are you serious?” and gently tugged her away. Protesting, Madelyn said, “What are you doing? I haven’t seen enough!” “What’s so fascinating about a monkey act? Let’s keep moving.”

“I want to watch a bit longer.”

“Not worth it.” “But I’ve never seen anything like this before.” Suddenly, Forrest halted and released her. “You really want to watch?” Madelyn nodded, insisting, “Just for a little while!”

“Fine, I’ll give you five minutes. Otherwise, we won’t have time to explore. The vendors will be packing up after today.”

“How considerate of you. Do you have any money?” Forrest knew she wanted to give a tip,” Huh, she’s truly kind-hearted.’

He patted his pockets and then reached into his wallet. Biting his glove, he took it off before opening the wallet. Without even glancing, he retrieved two bills and handed them to her.” Enjoy the tipping.”

Madelyn was somewhat taken aback. 11 You’re giving me two hundred bucks just like that? Is money that easy to come by for you?”

She thought, ‘Plus, the hundred-dollar bill is relatively new, not commonly seen yet, and he’s handing them out like it’s nothing. Clearly, he’s never experienced financial hardship. He’s far too extravagant. Regular people in Venturia earn only a few tens of dollars an hour.’ Madelyn asked, “Don’t you have any smaller bills?”

After carefully checking his wallet, Forrest shook his head, “Should I go find change then?” “No need. It’s probably impossible to get change for a hundred-dollar bill.” Suddenly, Forrest found a coin from the depths of his wallet. “Fifty cents.

Want it?” “Sure.” Madelyn accepted it with delight, pivoted, and dropped the coin into the monkey’s collection bowl.

Forrest observed her actions and couldn’t help but feel that only she would do something like giving away money. ‘But… at least she knows how to save me some cash!’ he mused to himself.

While such occurrences might be commonplace for most people, they were novel experiences for Madelyn. She was akin to a princess confined to a castle. She could lead the life many yearned for, but the stipulation was that she couldn’t step beyond the castle walls.

After tipping the monkey, she ran back to Forrest. Forrest looked at her with a smile, ” You’re so happy just for giving someone money.”

Madelyn nodded, “Yes. And now… where to?” Forrest replied, “You’ll see when you follow me. Just stay close!”

In a quaint eatery, the owner set down two plates of macaroni and cheese. Yvonne handed a fork to Zach, who was seated across from her. “What are you staring at?” She turned her gaze to the window, where there wasn’t much to see.

He withdrew his attention, his expression unchanged, and continued eating with his fork. “This is the ‘nice place’ you were talking about?”

Yvonne nodded, “Yes. Can’t you sense the liveliness? Today’s the last day of the bazaar. If you don’t accompany me, you’re in trouble!”

She added, “Also, the mac and cheese here is incredibly tasty. I used to come here often. This owner’s cooking is superb. You won’t find a second place like this in Ventropolis.”

Zach’s demeanor subtly shifted. His voice remained indifferent as he spoke, “After we finish eating, I’ll take you back. I don’t have time to wander around with you.”