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The nurse carrying a tray full of used tools heard voices arguing from the medical waste room and quickly walked away, scared. There was a faint smell of blood. On the tray, there was a bloody lump of flesh, weirdly shaped, with clear signs that it was infected; it had already started to change color. This was the abnormal uterus that had been removed from Madelyn.
“At first, they said there was a chance she could get better, but that was just to make you feel better. Look at this
thing; it’s already been infected and looks nothing like it should. Leaving it inside Madelyn would only make her condition worse. If it hadn’t been removed in time, she could’ve died,” Kai said, as he casually threw the deformed uterus into the waste bin. ” Not being able to have kids is not the end of the world. You can always adopt. There are lots of people who care about Madelyn. Is having kids really that important to you?”
Kai looked into Zach’s deep black eyes and sensed his vibe; he had never seen him act this way before.
“What? Getting sentimental? Or having regrets?” Kai picked up a pack of cigarettes from the table, lit one, and then suddenly started laughing. “Don’t tell me you’ve caught feelings for her, Zach. That’s a joke, and not a funny one. You being with her… is bad luck.”
“You’re overthinking it,” Zach said calmly, then paused at the door before leaving. “Don’t forget to clean everything up. No one can know about this.”
“Do you really not trust me with this?” Kai watched as Zach left, crushed the cigarette in his hand, took off his white coat, and entered a private lounge room.
On the bed lay a beautiful woman, completely naked. Her eyes were closed, looking like she was still asleep. Kai did not care. He lifted the covers, took off his pants, turned the woman over and, without any foreplay, went straight for the deepest part of her.
Awakened by his movements, her legs hooked around his waist, moving in rhythm. Kai grasped the woman’s neck and grinned evilly. “Has my brother ever seen you this naughty?”
The woman’s face showed no signs of pain from being strangled, so it was clear that the effects of the drug had not worn off yet. Seeing a brief moment of clarity in her eyes, Kai’s movements became more intense. The woman let out a soft groan.
“Look closely at who’s on top of you today.” Forrest sliced an apple into small pieces and placed them on the bedside table.
“I can’t eat anything right now; I need to wait a few days. You should go back to school; don’t let this hold up your studies. Someone from the Arnold family will be here soon.”
“Okay.” Forrest left to pay the bill at the front desk, only to find that it had already been paid. When he asked for the itemized bill, it listed a regular appendectomy.
Less than half an hour after Forrest left, several members of the Arnold family arrived. Ethan, when he heard the news, immediately stopped his meeting and rushed to the hospital.
Madelyn’s IV bag was almost empty, and there were two more bags to go. When she heard hurried footsteps in the hallway, the door quickly opened, and Madelyn saw Ethan. Leyton stood guard by the door. The nurse finished administering the injection and left the room, leaving them alone in the spacious hospital room.
Ethan sat down on her bedside and gently caressed her face. “The school called and said you had an accident, so I came right away. Are you okay?”
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Madelyn glanced at Ethan and quickly looked away, feeling guilty. She was not sure if it was because she had used him or kept secrets from him.
Ethan said, “The doctors said it’s just appendicitis, nothing serious. You’ll be fine soon, okay? Just stay here in the hospital-”
Interrupting him, Madelyn, looking down and leaning against the bed, stared at her hand on the blanket. Her hair was a mess, and she looked pale and tired. “It wasn’t appendicitis; it was a hysterectomy.”
Ethan felt a wave of sadness wash over him. After saying that, Madelyn felt a bit better, but she still could not bring herself to look at him. “The appendicitis surgery was a lie that I told my dad. I don’t want to lie to you.”
“Why?” Ethan asked. Madelyn took a deep breath, looked Ethan in the eyes, and said slowly, “If my dad knew I couldn’t have kids, I probably wouldn’t even get to finish high school, much less go to college. After high school, I might even be sold off, maybe to older guys who already have families, since it doesn’t matter to them whether or not I can have kids. She knew that what they really cared about was that she was young and pretty, so they could keep her as a trophy wife. “So, yeah, I had to hide it from him.”
‘Is this what the Jent family is really like?’ Ethan wondered, holding her ice- cold hand. “Madelyn… if two people really love each other, it doesn’t matter if they have kids or not.” When she heard that, it felt like her heart stopped for a second. She blinked, surprised, then smiled sadly.”
You don’t need to try and make me feel better. Everyone cares about stuff like this. Even the most loving relationship can fall apart one day. The only reason I went to the Arnold family was to use your power to get away from all this danger. I’m so sorry… I really didn’t want to lie to you.”
Ethan held her hand even harder. “I’m going to keep you safe, I promise. Ever since I told you how I feel, I knew I’d always care about you, no matter what happens.”
Madelyn could not believe it. Nobody had ever told her that before. No one had ever assured her that it was okay not to have kids. She herself had always been really worried about whether she could have kids.
In her past life, she had been unable to have a baby. Even when she knew Zach was seeing other women, she just ignored it. She told herself it was her fault she could not have a baby, so it made sense for him to be with other women who could. She let him do it over and over, and never made a big deal about it..
That evening, after school, Zach came to pick up Jadie. She told Zach about Madelyn, and they decided to visit her at the hospital. But when they got there, the nurse said, “She already left with someone.” There was no need to say who; they both knew full well who Madelyn left with.
Still worried, Jadie asked, “Madelyn hasn’t fully recovered yet, is it really safe for her to go home? What if something happens?”
The nurse smiled and reassured her, ” Don’t worry, young lady. She was picked up by the CEO of Arnold Corporation.”
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“The Arnold family has a private doctor who is as skilled as the doctors in our hospital. That patient personally requested to be discharged. Mr. Arnold personally wanted to take her home, so we couldn’t do anything,” the nurse said.
Jadie fiddled with the sunflower bouquet in her hands. “Such a shame. I bought Madelyn’s favorite flowers, and she’s not here.”
“But I think that Mr. Arnold is quite nice. Madelyn must be very happy with him,” the nurse added. Jadie noticed that Zach had no expression, but his eyes looked cold. Without saying anything, he turned and left.
After Madelyn left, no one heard from her for two weeks. During that time, Ethan stayed with her, helping her get better until she could get out of bed.
The sun shone through the big windows, lighting up the bed where Madelyn was lying in a light nightgown. Her arm, in the sunlight, looked soft and pale. From her hair all the way to her fingernails, every part of her looked perfect. Her slightly curly hair was braided and hung over her left shoulder, with a moon-shaped necklace laying on her collarbone. Her face looked healthy again, and her lips had a beautiful pink color.
Outside the window, the trees were full of leaves, and new buds were appearing. The family doctor examined Madelyn.” You’re fully recovered, Ms. Jent.”
“Thank you, doctor,” Madelyn replied.
The doctor nodded. “You’re welcome.” Ethan sat beside Madelyn on the bed, holding and gently stroking her hand. ” I’ve already told your family, so no worries. About school… should we go back tomorrow?”
Madelyn leaned her head on his shoulder. “Yeah, let’s go back tomorrow. But first, I really want to go out for a walk. It’s been forever since I’ve been outside.”
“Sure, I’ll come with you.” The garden outside was filled with stunning, unusual flowers. Ethan explained that these roses were specially grown to withstand even the harshest winter without withering. However, they only bloomed for a very short time, less than three months.
Ethan carried Madelyn to a swing and held the rattan ropes, gently pushing her from behind. A caregiver sneakily snapped a photo, forgetting to silence her camera. The ‘click’ startled her, and she quickly hid her phone and scampered off. Ethan did not react.
Elsewhere, Sylvia, dressed in a knit outfit and a shawl, cooked some pasta and brought it to her son, who was playing video games on the couch. Today’s your birthday. Owen and I planned to cook for you and eat at home. Is that okay?” she asked affectionately, as she used to when he was a child. ”
“Who invited him?” “I did. He’s been busy with work for years; now he’s free to spend time with you. Please be nice to Owen for me. He is your biological father, after all.”
Forrest scoffed without looking up. 11 Father? I never had a father. By ‘being free’, you mean he got kicked out of the Arnold family, right? No need to sugarcoat it.” Not wanting to say anything more and thinking about Sylvia’s health, he stood up to go back to his room.
Sylvia shook her head and sighed inwardly. ‘When will he change his arrogant attitude? If I’m not around, he’ll definitely suffer.’ She did not want him to return to his old ways.
Back in his room, Forrest received a photo on his phone. He felt like he had been punched in the gut. He threw his phone against the wall, shattering the glass of a picture frame. ‘She still chose Ethan!’ he thought angrily.
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While it might have seemed to others that she had made the decision to be with Ethan, the truth of the matter was that it was actually Ethan who had made the choice to be with her.
When Ethan first suggested they be together, Madelyn felt unsure; she was scared of repeating past mistakes and was torn between leaving and staying. However, he said he would give her the time she needed to do what she wanted and was willing to wait for her. His kindness and tenderness, and the way he protected her each time, were gradually breaking down the walls she had built around her heart.
She had never felt loved before, but she felt it with Ethan. It seemed like no matter what mistakes she made, he would always be there to reassure her that everything was okay and then find a way to fix it. She felt that if this affection did not limit her freedom, it might be worth a try.
George had told her that Ethan had someone he had loved before. However, that person had left Ethan after he had gotten into a car accident and ran away with another man to a different country. Over the years, there had been no news from her.
Before George joined the Arnold family, he asked Madelyn to help Ethan get over his past hurt; she came to the Arnold family because she was looking for a safe place. Madelyn was still unsure about Ethan’s feelings for her; whether he actually liked her, was just depending on her, or saw her as a replacement for the woman he had lost. Whether Ethan was putting his feelings on her or she was using him for help, they were both just getting what they needed from each other.
Considering the time, Madelyn knew Zach would soon take action against Hayson. Not wanting to be an easy target, aside from running, her only option was to stay by Ethan’s side. Madelyn should have thought this through when she was in the hospital. ‘This time,’ she thought, ‘I want to be selfish for once.”
Even though Madelyn was on vacation at home, she did not give up on her studies during this time. Moreover, Ethan arranged for the best tutors in Ventropolis to give her lessons. They were not only math experts but also top graduates who had studied abroad at elite universities in Avalon. Their lectures were very detailed, and Madelyn could understand everything, which helped her a lot. In their respective fields, they were also the most outstanding scholars, even better than the teachers at Ventrocloud High School.
The next day, Ethan personally took her to school. During her absence, there were many rumors circulating that Madelyn was taking so many days off because she was pregnant with the Arnold Corporation CEO’s child and accidentally slipped in the bathroom, leading to a miscarriage. Or it was because she was fooling around with someone else that led to the miscarriage. Even more outrageous, someone went to Forrest and asked if Madelyn had miscarried his child, which led to that person being beaten up.
When they arrived at the school entrance, everyone saw Ethan kiss Madelyn’s forehead at the school gate, showing everyone they were together. That made them realize that the rumors about her and Ethan might be true.
“I’ll have Leyton bring you lunch at noon.” “He’s usually so busy. No need to bother him,” Madelyn said, adjusting his tie for him. They acted very much like a couple.
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If it was a materialistic sugar daddy relationship, it would have to be kept hidden. Yet, Madelyn was not only open about it, but now the newspapers were even reporting that Arnold Corporation and Azure Corporation had reached several major business deals. This meant that, having benefited from his daughter Madelyn’s involvement, Hayson had fully gained the favor of the Arnold family. Naturally, in front of Madelyn, no one dared to say anything unless they wanted trouble.
For some reason, Yvonne had not been to school for a long time, yet she still held a spot in the Math Olympiad training class.
As the exam time approached, Madelyn passed the time by reading a novel in Etlinish. Her tutor had mentioned that reading could help increase her knowledge. She used to struggle to even begin a novel, but now she could understand most of it. It was lunchtime, and Madelyn was eating her prepared lunch when Jadie came over, carrying a book in her arms.
“How’ve you been lately, Madelyn? Last time Zach and I went to the hospital to see you, the doctor said you’d left. We planned to visit you at the Arnold residence, but we never found the time. I’m sorry.”
Without lifting her head, Madelyn turned a page and said, “I’m fine. You and Zach don’t need to worry about me. Jadie looked at the book in Madelyn’s hands, filled with Etlinish text. “What book are you reading?”
“War and Peace.” “It’s not the right time to read these books. You haven’t been back to school for several days, so I took notes for you. You can have them to review.” Jadie said, not being able to help but worry for her. Madelyn said, “Thank you, I–”
“I’ll leave them here for now. I have to go to Math Olympiad training class.” Jadie left a notebook and walked away.
Madelyn did not get to finish her sentence; she wanted to say it was not necessary. She was determined to get the top spot in the Math Olympiad special training class exam. If she came first in the final Math Olympiad exam, she would get direct admission to Ventropolis University. She did not want to rely completely on the Arnold family.
“Hey, Madelyn.” Adrian showed up just as Jadie left, leaning against the window. “I’m talking to you.” Madelyn’s voice was icy. “What do you want?”
“I heard you and Ethan Arnold are a thing now. Is that true?” Without even looking up, Madelyn nonchalantly turned a page, using a pencil to mark the sentences she could not translate. “Yeah, we’re a thing.”
Adrian cast a quick glance at Forrest, who was leaning against the wall, before swallowing hard. “Like, officially dating?”
“Yep.” Madelyn gave a small nod. Deep down, Madelyn still felt somewhat insecure, but she was ultimately swayed by Ethan’s sincere promises. Both had past relationships they struggled to move on from. She had finally moved on from Zach, and Ethan had done the same with his past love. Ethan had assured her that he would be patient as she figured things out. Considering this, and the fact that life was unpredictable, it seemed worth taking a chance.
“Wow, how far have you guys gotten? Have you kissed or held hands yet?” Madelyn looked at him, a bit confused. “Why do you ask? That’s our business. It’s got nothing to do with you.”
Madelyn thought, ‘I can’t even read in peace here!’ She packed her bag, intending to head to the library for some quiet time. But Adrian continued, “As for Forrest, you led him on and then just dropped him. What’s up with that?”
Madelyn’s eyebrows furrowed. “Led him on? Why would I do that? And where did you get the idea that I dumped him?”
Adrian raised an eyebrow, extended a hand, and started counting on his fingers. “You tutored him, shared your notes with him, went out to eat, went shopping together…”
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Adrian tried to count, but there were too many things to fit on one hand. He realized that Madelyn and Forrest had done so many things together.
Madelyn looked at Adrian as if she understood something. “Isn’t it normal for friends to do things like this, like eat together and go shopping? Didn’t you and Jadie do the same things?”
Madelyn did not know he was the one who had saved her at the fishing village back then. So, when Forrest had asked her to tutor him, she said no because of how Forrest treated her. For two years in high school, Forrest had been mean to her, and his bullying had caused her classmates in Class Six to isolate her. That was why she tended to be aloof and preferred to be alone, not really interacting with others.
Her relationship with Forrest had improved from what it once was, and to outsiders, they seemed to get along well, but people forgot the terrible things Forrest had done to her over the past two years. When Forrest grabbed her by the neck and accused her of hurting Jadie, Madelyn realized how much Forrest cared for Jadie. At that moment, Madelyn wondered if Forrest might have actually strangled her if she had admitted to it.
Madelyn could not figure it out. ‘Did Adrian just imply that Forrest likes me? Or that I like Forrest? Either way, absurd.’ it’s Forrest and Jadie had gone to the Portsmouth Fishing Village together. When Jadie first transferred to their school, the whole high school had known about their relationship.
She tilted her head, looking confused, and stared at Adrian. “Hasn’t Forrest always had a crush on Jadie? Why are you talking about me? I only helped him because he saved my life. I told him it has nothing to do with feelings.” Madelyn did not get what Adrian meant.
“Hmph!” Madelyn heard a clear laugh that sounded like it came from Forrest. Adrian turned and saw Forrest punch a brick wall really hard. There was a little blood in the cracks from his hand.
Adrian looked at Forrest’s hand, where he could see the bleeding knuckles. He thought, ‘Wow, he punched so hard. He doesn’t care about hurting his hand!’
Madelyn watched Forrest walk by. She noticed the blood on his hand and how he looked really mad, like he wanted to be left alone. Timothy walked by slowly, and Adrian shook his head. “You’re done for.”
‘What does he mean by “done for”?” Madelyn wondered. ‘Did he find out about Jadie and Zach being together?’
Madelyn did not know what to do. She picked up her backpack and went to the library, just wanting to sit and read quietly. When she left the classroom, she saw Jadie’s notes on the desk. They had everything you needed to know and were easy to read. She thought Forrest might find them helpful.
Class Two was right next to Class One, and students sat in order of their grades. Forrest still sat in the very back. Timothy and Adrian had come over to play with him lots of times. A girl pulled out some medicine and a bandage from her desk–she was part of the school’s First Aid Team. “Forrest, your hand’s hurt. Let me bandage it.”
“Go away!” Forrest snapped. The girl persisted. “You need to stop the bleeding, or it could get infected.”
“I said go away, can’t you understand?”
Forrest suddenly stood up and kicked his chair away. He looked so angry that the girl started to cry. She did not say anything else and quickly ran out of the classroom
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The girl walked by Madelyn and bumped into her at the doorway. Madelyn heard a loud noise and saw a chair on the floor. She walked over and picked it up. Adrian and Timothy both looked at her. Adrian thought, ‘Why’s she even here?’
Madelyn looked at them and then at Forrest, who seemed really angry. She saw a trail of blood on the floor. She had seen him get mad before when she was in Class Six and thought he might have trouble with his emotions
sometimes. Without another word, she put the notes on his desk. “Here are the notes Jadie gave me. Copy them and give them back to her. Then get your hand checked at the nurse’s office,” she said, then left the room.
The two guys nearby did not dare to make a sound. They could tell Forrest was even angrier now, and saying anything might make him mad at them.
Forrest picked up the pink notebook and looked inside. The writing was not Madelyn’s. The first page had Jadie’s name. He quickly tore the notebook in half and threw it into the trash can. without thinking.
After school, Madelyn still did not know about the torn notebook. However, she heard some whispers from the next classroom that were not about her this time, but about Jadie. Sitting by the window close to the hallway, Madelyn heard a few girls from Class Two chatting as they walked together to the restroom.
“I heard someone found Jadie’s notes in the trash, torn in half.” “Who knows what’s up with those two. Let’s just focus on our upcoming test. At least with Forrest here, I’m not at the bottom of the class anymore.”
Madelyn thought to herself, ‘Forrest tore up Jadie’s notes? Oh no!’ She turned around to look at Jadie, who sat in the row behind her, feeling torn about what to do. When the final bell rang, she headed over to Class Two.
When school was over for the day, the janitor had to wait until everyone had left the classrooms before she could start cleaning. With almost everyone gone, Jadie came up to Madelyn, hiding something behind her back. She brought out a can of soda and said, “I got an extra one for you today. How come you’re not heading home?”
Madelyn could tell that Jadie did not know about the torn notes. “I’m just waiting for something. It’s no big deal, ” she said. Jadie nodded. “Alright, I’ll go ahead and leave then.”
“Okay,” Madelyn replied. After Jadie left with some other students for the Math Olympiad class, Madelyn headed to Class Two. She saw the janitor about to take out the trash and asked her to wait. The janitor curiously watched as Madelyn dug through the trash. Lucky for her, the torn notes were still readable. She put them in a plastic bag she got from the janitor.
Madelyn thought, ‘When will Forrest ever change his temper? What a waste to tear up good notes like this.’ She was getting ready to leave when she heard a girl giggling in the hallway.
“Hey, where should we go later?” the girl asked.
“Where do you want to go?” a guy responded. Madelyn adjusted her slipping shoulder strap and turned to see Forrest with his arm around a tall girl who had a sweet expression on her face. The girl was wearing the same school uniform as them. They walked right past her without noticing.
“Madelyn!” someone called out to her. It was one of her classmates, who came over and said, “Mr. Newton wants you in his office.”
“Okay, got it,” Madelyn replied, looking away. She was not surprised that Forrest had found a new girlfriend. ‘Guys are so unpredictable,’ she thought.
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Madelyn picked up some paperwork from the office and then went to the special class. It felt more like a boot camp than a regular class. It was supposed to end at 9 pm, but it often went on until 10:30 pm. An elderly man, probably in his late sixties, taught the class. He always had reading glasses perched on his nose.
Every single session ended with a test that lasted for an hour and a half, and no student could leave until they had finished. If anyone answered carelessly, they had to copy the questions a hundred times. Even after finishing, students had to stay seated for the entire test time before they could leave. Madelyn covered her mouth as she yawned, unaware of the people crowding outside the door.
“Madelyn sure works hard,” Leyton said outside the window. “She’s busy from 7 am to 10 pm every day. Even after getting home, she has to do homework until midnight.”
Ethan peered through the window, a gentle smile in his dark eyes. “She’s just doing what people her age should be doing. She’s always been outstanding, hasn’t she?”
Leyton nodded in agreement. Some people are naturally gifted at learning, and still get the best results even without putting in any effort. Others are not as lucky and have to work hard to achieve success.
The classroom buzzed with excitement when someone noticed the people outside the window. “Who’s that?”
“It’s not Ethan Arnold, is it?”
“No way! He’s the CEO of Arnold Corporation. What’s he doing here?” The special class had students from other schools in town and even some from schools far away. Some of them might not have known about Ethan. He was the CEO of Arnold Corporation and was even on the cover of a popular celebrity magazine. He was super popular because of his dashing good looks, and anyone who did not know him would be called out for being ignorant. It was not everyday one got to see someone like Ethan.
Madelyn rested her head in her hands and shut her eyes to rest. When she heard the noise in the classroom, she looked outside, curious. She saw a man in a black suit outside the window and stopped. ‘Why’s he here?’ she wondered.
Hank Jordan, the teacher with reading glasses, looked up from his desk at the front of the room and cleared his throat a few times.
He thought they would quiet down, but someone started the commotion, and students rushed out one after another. ” What a dream guy!” Madelyn’s desk was nearly swept along with the commotion. Watching everyone run out, she was genuinely shocked. In just a few minutes, the classroom was empty.
Madelyn felt embarrassed as she caught the thoughtful gaze of the teacher at the front. Who knew Ethan’s arrival would cause such a commotion. Hank said, “Hand in your papers. Once I grade them, you can leave.”
Madelyn quickly handed in her papers and looked back. Ethan was surrounded by so many people that she could barely see him. If Ethan was not taller than everyone else, she would have had a hard time finding him amongst the crowd.
“What are you doing in this special class with such good scores? Didn’t Mr. Newton let you go right in?”
“Well, there were some extenuating circumstances, so I had to take some time off. When I came back, the Math Olympiad class was already full, so I had to come to this special class.”
“You being here is a waste of a spot in this special class,” Hank said, looking at her name. “Are you that Madelyn Jent who hasn’t been here for two weeks?”
“Mr. Jordan, I… I was sick and had to take some time off.” “Alright, you can go. And take that guy with you; he’s causing a disruption,” Hank said.
“Yes, sir.” Madelyn quickly gathered her things, slung her backpack over her shoulder, pushed through the crowd, and got Ethan out of there.
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“Why’d you come to the school?” Madelyn asked, catching her breath with her hand on her chest.
“George called me and told me you hadn’t come home yet. I thought you might still be at school,” Ethan said, giving a smile. “I was worried since it’s late, so I came to check on you. I didn’t expect the students here to be so enthusiastic.”
Madelyn and Ethan rode the elevator down to the first floor. Madelyn looked anxiously back at Leyton, still upstairs. “You’re such a big shot, most people don’t get to see you,” she said. “You could’ve just given me a call.” “I tried to call, but your phone was off, Ethan said.
“Oh!” Madelyn exclaimed, finally realizing. “I turned my phone off during the test. I’m sorry. You don’t have to wait for me; you’ve got a lot of work to do.”
“How could I not worry when you’re alone?” he asked. Madelyn’s lips lifted into a smile. Nobody had ever been this kind to her.
“Leyton parked the car at the school entrance, so it’s a bit of a walk,” Ethan said. “Do you want me to carry you?” Madelyn shook her head. “No, that’s okay. I’m not tired, just a bit sleepy. Let’s go home.”
Suddenly, Ethan bent down and scooped her up into his arms. Madelyn was so surprised that she instinctively clung onto his neck. “There are still people around who haven’t left class,” she said. “We’ll be seen.”
“So what if they see us? I’m carrying my own girlfriend. Nobody can say anything about that.” Madelyn was worried about Ethan’s legs. His recovery was taking time, and he was not fully healed yet. “If you get tired, just put me down.”
“It’s okay. I’m not tired.” They walked down the quiet path with lights illuminating the way. In the light beams, it looked like snowflakes were falling. Ethan’s steps were slow, wishing the path could be a little longer. A big snowflake fell on his shoulder, and he looked up.
“It’s snowing, Madelyn.” No response. He looked down at Madelyn in his arms and saw that she had fallen asleep. Snowflakes landed on her long, dark eyelashes, making her skin look as pale and delicate as a fairytale princess.
As they left the school grounds, Leyton had already pulled up in the car. From a nearby black car, someone said, “Isn’t that Madelyn in his arms? Why’s she still at school so late? Zach… Is Madelyn really not coming home?”
Zach’s eyes darkened, and his face revealed an indescribable chill. “It’s her house. Why wouldn’t she come back?”
Madelyn slept soundly all the way to the Arnold residence. Ethan carried her upstairs, and Leyton followed with her backpack. Madelyn instinctively rolled into the covers as soon as she hit the bed. Ethan tucked her in and quietly closed the door. He also turned off her phone that was in her backpack.
“Tomorrow, help her get an hour off school. Have one of the maids wake her up around 7:30.” “An hour? What if she oversleeps, misses a class, and gets upset?”
“Compared to her health, nothing else matters.”
She had surgery and stayed at home to get better for two weeks. But she was not very strong. If she had not been carefully looked after for the past month, she would have gotten sicker. “Should we still give her the medicine?”
“Just for the last two weeks. We can’t stop now.”
“Yes, boss.” In the darkness, Madelyn woke up. She heard every word of the conversation outside the door. She pressed a hand to her racing heart, feeling overwhelmed. ‘ Is this what it feels like to be cared for?’ In the past, Madelyn had gotten a cold and a fever one night. When Zach came home and could not find her, he asked the maid how she was. When he found out she was sick, he had just said, “It’s just a cold. She won’t die.”
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It had not killed her, but she had developed a high fever of 104, degrees. Fahrenheit. If the maid had not found her, Hayden might not even have called a doctor to look at her.
After that, Madelyn had trouble breathing. She had to take a lot of yucky medicine every day. Too much medicine can be bad for you, especially if you are sick for a long time. So, Madelyn started to feel weaker and weaker.
‘Maybe I’m not alone after all. There really are people who care about me,’ she thought. The next day, she slept in. ‘If I keep missing morning classes, Ms. Hann will probably talk to me about it. I can’t be late again tomorrow.’
“Miss Jent, didn’t Mr. Arnold come down with you?” a maid asked. Madelyn was taking some medicine sweetened with honey, so it was not too bitter. “Hasn’t he gotten up yet?”
“No, I haven’t seen him yet.”
“I’ll go get him.” Madelyn finished eating and headed upstairs. When she arrived at the room, she noticed the door was slightly open. She gave a gentle knock, and the door opened further. Inside, Ethan was shirtless, showing off his muscular body. His arms and neck were covered in tattoos with unusual designs that did not resemble any animal. Madelyn’s eyes widened, and she quickly looked away. Ethan noticed her standing there and grabbed a gray shirt from the bed, putting it on and fastening the buttons.
“Aren’t you worried about being late?” Ethan asked.
“Why’d you sleep in today?” Madelyn inquired. “I have a week-long business trip in Marisburg,” Ethan explained. “I’ll get George to remind you to take your medicine while I’m gone.”
‘Do you want me to help you pack?” she asked, eager to do something for him since he had done so much for her.
“That would be great,” he said. Since she was already running late, a few extra minutes did not matter. She was accustomed to packing for him. Madelyn zipped up the suitcase. As she got to her feet, a hand suddenly gripped her waist. She tensed up. “Wh-What’s happening?”
“If only you could grow up faster,” he whispered into her ear, his breath warm against her skin. She turned around and helped him straighten his tie. “Let’s go downstairs, or I’ll miss my first class.” Ethan lowered his head and kissed her lips gently. “I’ll bring you a present when I come back.”
“Okay,” she replied. When she got back to school, she was late for the first class. Ethan offered to walk her to the school entrance, but she quickly declined, not wanting a repeat of the previous night’s scene.
The first class of the day was a test. Madelyn hurried in through the back door, took out her pencil case, and began working on the questions. With only half an hour left, she had managed to finish just half the test, leaving the essay questions unanswered. After class, as she accidentally knocked her eraser off her desk and bent down to pick it up, Jadie beat her to it.
“Thanks,” Madelyn said. Jadie put the eraser back on the desk. ” Did you give my notes to Forrest?”
Madelyn suddenly remembered. “Oh, sorry, I still have your notebook. Don’t worry, I’ll give it back to you tomorrow. Do you need it now? You can borrow mine in the meantime.” Ethan had neatly organized Madelyn’s notes, marking and detailing all the important parts for the final exams. He had even highlighted the most crucial points for her.