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The blood on Madelyn’s arm had stained the bathtub. It was heart- wrenching. Zach said, “Madelyn, do you know about Stockholm Syndrome? As long as the hostage believes there’s no possibility of escaping, she’ll fall in love with a criminal…”
Before he turned sixteen, Zach engaged in many criminal activities with Hayson’s subordinates to make a living. He had witnessed a group of men being mean to a girl. Girls like her were made to work at nightclubs because they owed too much money with really high interest.
When they were severely hurt mentally and physically to the point where they broke down, they would fall in love with the abusers. Zach had seen countless examples like this…
Over the next two weeks, Zach stayed in Floral Loft. Before going to work, he would have Madelyn help him get dressed, tie his tie, and make breakfast.
In the evening, Madelyn would prepare a table full of dishes waiting for him to come home to have dinner together. She did what a wife would do. However, she performed these daily tasks emotionlessly. She did them only to make him happy.
Madelyn had considered running away. But Zach had installed motion sensors at the door. If she stepped out, an alarm on his phone would go off. The bodyguards would immediately arrive and promptly take her away.
Madelyn’s freedom was restricted to within the residential area. The bodyguards would keep an eye on her from a distance. Today, she went downstairs for a walk. She rarely did that. She sat on a bench in the Emerald Garden. Throughout the day, starting from the morning, she had a persistent feeling of unease in her chest for some reason. She thought it was because of spending too much time in her room.
She then sat there for nearly an hour, but this feeling did not go away. Whenever she had this feeling, something bad would happen. She covered her chest and suddenly remembered something, ‘Could it be him?”
There was one thing that Madelyn had never mentioned to anyone or told anyone. Actually, she had always known that Ethan was looking for her.
Three years ago, a week before she went to France for a one-week research trip with Leonardo, she went to buy some daily necessities.
On the street lined with trees that she often passed through, there were buildings with walls that had already lost their original colors. The ground was covered with a layer of white snow.
That day, Ethan remained unaware that a simple turn around could have revealed her presence.
Madelyn, hidden behind a tree, watched his solitary figure. She recognized the black coat he was wearing; it had once belonged to her. The red scarf draped around his neck was a gift from her, left behind at the Arnold residence. He sat by the flowerbed, adorned in leather gloves, with a stray cat nestled on his lap, gazing skyward as snowflakes descended upon his face.
Madelyn hid behind a tree. She heard Ethan say, “Do you think I still have a chance to meet her again? After today, I’ll be leaving.” He was bound for his next destination in pursuit of her.
He heard that Madelyn was going to Roshya. he clung to hope that he might reunite with her there.
‘No one knows how much I miss her… I’m the person who caused her to disappear…’ The weight of her absence and his own role in her disappearance burdened him.
That day, Madelyn remained concealed behind the tree, observing Ethan for as long as he sat there. The memory of their silent presence endured until darkness enveloped them.
In the bitter cold, Madelyn had stood there for nearly five hours, and upon returning to her rented place, her hands were so cold that they had become unresponsive. Lila came to her rescue, employing a hot water bag to gradually restore warmth to her numbed hands. While her hands were warmed, her heart remained indifferent.
A few days before her departure for Roshya, Madelyn made a discreet return to Ventropolis.
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Even Leonardo did not know about that. Madelyn went to the swan lake at Ventrocloud High School. The sculpture in the middle of the lake which had its arm broken, had been repaired.
Back then, Ethan told her that there was a secret written at the back of the sculpture. She went to see it too. That secret was her name, Madelyn Jent.
When they met here back then, there was actually nothing at the back of the sculpture. The things that he said were all lies that he made up just to make her laugh.
After leaving the school, Madelyn heard the news that Ethan was getting married to Donna. On the street that Madelyn walked, the interview about their wedding date was playing on the roadside.
Next, she headed to Ventropolis University, where Kennedy, Mya, and Lem were all studying. Mya hadn’t bought her way into the university; she earned her admission through hard work. When Madelyn left, she had handed over all her notes to Mya.
Mya was already in her first year at university, but her habits hadn’t changed since high school. She was still a bit absentminded. She had a class to attend but realized she had left her textbooks in her dorm after she had already walked down from her dorm building. In a rush, she sprinted back upstairs to grab them.
Her friend was impatiently urging her and did not want to wait for her. Madelyn walked toward Mya’s new friend and said, “Wait for her! She’ll be down here very soon…”
That person glanced at Madelyn with a rather peculiar expression. By the time Mya returned, Madelyn had already left. Madelyn walked past the playfield as the cold wind blew at her. There was a lively basketball competition.
Kennedy and Lem were still the best buddies, and they always had a crowd of admirers wherever they went. Later, Madelyn used the time she had left to go to one last place. After doing what she wanted to do, she bought a direct flight ticket to Roshya.
She had gone back to Ventropolis just to have one last look. She did not know when she would be able to see them again after she left at that time.
At the Arnold residence, this place was nothing like it used to be. It appeared abandoned with wild grass growing freely. The rusty iron gate was opened allowing a black car to drive in.
Zach got out of the car. Kevin walked ahead to open the main villa’s door. As soon as they entered the house, they smelled the musty, spoiled smell of fermentation.
An old lady with gray hair was sitting with a hunched posture leaning on the sofa. She was Evelyn. The fireplace was burning. Evelyn was sitting by the fireplace warming herself.
In the past, the Arnold family enjoyed great prosperity in Ventropolis. But now, it felt like they had fallen from heaven to hell. Everything had changed so dramatically.
Marta came over with hot water. When she saw the visitors. She dropped the basin in her hand to the ground. She lifted the stick she was holding and pointed it at Zach, “Why are you here? Get out of the Arnold residence! You’re not welcome here!”
Kevin stepped forward to stand in front of Zach. He then stepped back after Zach waived his hand.
Zach walked forward to look down at the person sitting on the couch who had cloudy eyes. He said, “You do refuse to surrender. Five days have passed, have you made up your mind, Mrs. Arnold Sr.?”
Marta pushed Zach away and moved in front of Evelyn to protect her, “Mrs. Arnold Sr. doesn’t remember anything anymore. You’ve already gotten everything from the Arnold family. Isn’t that enough?!
“Do you have to drive everyone in the Arnold family to their deaths before you’re satisfied?
“Aren’t you afraid of karma for doing this?!”
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Zach said, “What the Arnold family did in the past wasn’t any better compared to what I did.
“As the saying goes, to the victor belong the spoils. Mrs. Arnold. Sr., whether you’re truly mentally ill or just pretending to be, you should think carefully. Is the Arnold residence’s land deed more important, or your grandson’s life?
“From what I know, the Arnold family has been struggling financially in recent years. How much longer do you think he can hold on? Huh?
“Tomorrow is the deadline. Think about it carefully. I’ll leave now!” He then smelled a foul odor and frowned. He put his hand in his pocket and left. The setting sun stretched Zach’s shadow as he left through the villa’s gate.
Evelyn was once a person with high status. But now, she had dementia. She had lost control over her bladder and bowels. And without her servant, even eating and drinking had become a problem for her.
Marta hurriedly helped Evelyn change into a clean set of clothes. In the dark room with only one oil lamp lit up, Evelyn regained her senses. Her eyes were clear. Her hands trembled uncontrollably as she said, “Go and get the land deed of the Arnold residence!”
When she said this with her eyes closed, it seemed like she had made a significant decision. Marta was surprised, “This is the only thing that the Arnold family has left. If you lose this house, then…”
“The Arnold residence is important, but I can’t just watch my grandson die in front of me. If someone has to die, I’d rather be that person. Do as I say! Go now!”
Most of the Arnold family’s assets had already been sold off. The Young family had been colluding with Zach. In this huge Arnold residence, only Evelyn was guarding it now. Even if she could protect it now, she would not be able to protect it forever. Sooner or later, it would fall into Zach’s hands.
Shortly after Marta left, the clear sound of high-heeled footsteps could be heard from the corridor. Frida then pushed open the door. Evelyn opened her eyes and stared at the person at the door, “What are you doing here? To mock me?”
Frida slowly entered the room as she stared at Evelyn, who appeared as if her days were numbered. Frida responded, “I haven’t forgotten that when you agreed to let Sylvia marry into the Arnold family for that illegitimate child, I was in a similar condition like you, lying in bed.”
Evelyn said, “Get out. I don’t want to listen to you say these things. Get out of the house!”
Frida sneered, “Let me tell you some good news. The daughter-in-law you favored, Sylvia, is already dead. And your son, my good ex-husband, went with her…”
“What did you say?! What happened to him?!” Evelyn was immediately very agitated.
Frida suddenly laughed loudly. In the dim room, the firelight flickered on her face. The emotions in her eyes were complicated, but she showed no signs of happiness. She said, “Sylvia had uremia and died over ten days ago. And your son jumped into the sea hugging her urn.
“Now, only that bastard is alive!
“Owen should’ve been dead long ago. He betrayed me and abandoned my son to go overseas with that bitch. Now, Ethan’s life is in danger… He may not have much time left.
“The doctor said if he doesn’t wake up in the next three days, we should prepare for his funeral. Before Owen died, I called him and told him that Ethan was dying. And I asked him to come back to see him.
“Do you know what he said?!”
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Frida continued saying, “He said he wasn’t free. He wanted to spend Sylvia’s last few days with her. Don’t you think it’s laughable?! Ethan was his son. And he wasn’t even willing to come back to see him. He even thought I was playing some kind of trick. What a joke!
“Let me tell you, don’t think I don’t know that you’re keeping the Arnold residence’s land deed for that illegitimate child. It’ll never happen!
“If my son is dead, I won’t let him live. I’ll make him die with my son. I’ll make sure the Arnold family line is completely gone.”
Evelyn responded, “Y-You, monster! You’re just trying to force me to death!”
Frida chuckled and said mockingly, ” You did the same to me back then. What goes around comes around. Whatever belongs to Ethan, I’ll take them back for him one by one. Back then you constantly targeted YTCorp just to force me to get a divorce. You tortured me and made me insane. Even that, I still wouldn’t do anything to harm Ethan. He still hates me now.
Now… Everything that happens to your family is just a punishment.”
She then glanced outside the door and said, “Come in!”
Marta’s trembling hands were holding something wrapped in a black cloth as she replied, “M-Ms. Young… This is what you asked for.”
“Y-You two…” Evelyn wanted to snatch the item from Frida. She got off the bed and sat on the ground to tidy herself before crawling toward Frida. Evelyn could not stand up no matter how she tried. She grabbed Frida’s pants as she yelled in a hoarse voice, “This belongs to my family…”
Frida lowered her head and sneered, ” Mom, this is what my son, Ethan Arnold, deserves. He’s the eldest son of the Arnold family, the heir to the Arnold family.
“I’m just taking away what rightfully belongs to him on his behalf. Zach threatened you with Ethan’s life, and you didn’t care. I figured that you’re just waiting for that illegitimate child to come back and hand this over to him with your own hands.
“Do you really think I’m useless?”
Evelyn had lost her strength to shout, Give it back to me.” She coughed several times before spitting out blood unexpectedly. Marta could not bear it and approached her, “Mrs. Arnold Sr.!”
Frida remained indifferent, “You don’t need to resent me. What I’m doing now is no different from what you did to me back then.
“But one thing you can rest assured of is that as long as my son is still alive, this house will forever belong to someone named Arnold. Allowing someone to be by your side to take care of you is my act of kindness.”
Frida turned around. She wiped the bloodstains from her high-heeled shoe with a handkerchief before leaving expressionlessly. Friday got into the car and said, “Go to SereneCare Hospital.”
“Yes, Madam.”
Zach went back to Floral Loft. He received a photo of Madelyn on his phone. He thought, ‘It’s rare to see her going out for a walk. It’s a good thing that she got out of the apartment.”
Under the upscale apartment building, Zach visited the supermarket. He picked up some fruits and a bouquet of flowers. Every fourteenth of the month was considered Valentine’s Day, and the store gave a rose to each homeowner.
Afterward, he took the elevator back up to his apartment. When he opened the door, he found Madelyn lost in thought on the sofa. Zach set down the items he had on the entrance table. Dinner was already prepared and laid out on the dining table.
He playfully snapped the rose and sat beside her. Only then did Madelyn come out of her reverie and notice the rose on her ear. She instinctively reached up to touch the vibrant bloom. She considered removing it, but he said, “It looks beautiful. Don’t take it off.”
He thought, ‘The flower is as beautiful as she is.’
Madelyn halted her hand and said, ‘ Let’s eat.”
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Madelyn squirmed out of Zach’s grasp and headed to the dining table, taking a seat. She dished out some Mediterranean rice onto a plate and set it before him. Lately, she had been tailoring everything to his likes, almost like a dutiful wife.
Zach commented, “The food’s a bit too salty today. Maybe use less salt next time?”
“Okay,” Madelyn responded as she ate. Truth be told, she hadn’t cooked any of these dishes herself. The housemaid had them ready before Zach returned from work. Madelyn hadn’t lifted a finger, but Zach remained oblivious.
He added, “I’m planning to take a day off tomorrow. How ’bout some hiking? They say Mistral Monastery’s got a killer view. Interested?”
Mistral Monastery sat high up on Mistral Mountain. It was a place where local people went to pray and also a spot tourists liked to visit in the area.
Madelyn responded, “I thought you didn’t like to visit religious spots?”
Zach removed the fishbones from her plate and served her a piece of fish. He said, “I’ve been swamped with work these past few days, and I’ve missed spending quality time with you. I want to take you out and relax a bit.”
Madelyn didn’t touch the fish but replied, “Okay.”
She agreed because the thought of being alone with him in the apartment all day didn’t sit well with her. She knew exactly what Zach had in mind for their alone time. After some small talk, they fell into silence.
Suddenly, a ringing phone shattered the quiet. An unknown number flashed on the screen. Zach ignored the call without even glancing at it. Half a minute later, when the person called again, Zach switched off his phone.
This time, Madelyn spoke up, “Your wedding is around the corner. Don’t you have a lot to prepare?” Zach replied, “Isn’t it better for me to be here with you?”
Madelyn fell silent, thinking, ‘He knows the answer to that question.’
She then said, You’ll be marrying her and having children. It’s better for you to return to her sooner. I’ll stay here for another half a month. After your wedding, I’ll move out. Prof. Monet’s studio called today and asked for my help. I agreed…
“He has a dormitory, so I might stay there. It’s better for both of us to separate sooner.”
Zach set down his cutlery and leaned back. He pulled out a cigarette, placed it in his mouth, and lit it. Crossing his legs, he fixed an intense gaze on her and exhaled a cloud of smoke that filled the room. He said, “Can’t you pretend it’s just the two of us?
“It’s just an arranged marriage. After the wedding, I’ll come back here to be with you. “As long as you’re willing to be with me, I promise not to sleep with her.”
Madelyn’s body trembled. She flung her fork at him and stood up in anger, saying, “Zach Jardin! Do you even understand what you’re saying?”
She saw him squint, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions. He remained seated, picked up the fork from the floor, and placed it on the table. He quietly observed her anger.
Madelyn took a deep breath to calm herself. She thought, ‘I almost forgot that he’s like this. He changes his mind constantly, a habit he can’t shake.
‘Even if I want to escape from him now, where can I go? My money, passport, and ID are all with him. I only have a shopping card with an unlimited balance that’s only good for shopping, nothing else.’
This was Zach’s way of pressuring her, making her willingly become his mistress.
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Madelyn said, “Not everything will go according to your wishes, even if you’ve achieved your current status!
“If you want to have a kept woman, there are plenty of girls who’d be happy to be with you. Lots of them are even prettier and younger than me, and they’d love to spend time with you.
“Stop using me for your fun. I can’t do it. And don’t think for a second that I’ll just be your plaything!
“I genuinely wish you all the best with Yvonne. I hope you two have a great life together, have kids soon, and build a big, happy family.”
After that, she returned to the room and slammed the door closed before locking it. She could not bear the intense headache anymore. She grabbed a few pills from the bedside table and swallowed them.
Her breathing suddenly became rapid. For a moment, her vision suddenly blacked out. She slumped to the ground and clutched her head enduring the pain as she waited for it to fade away.
On the balcony in the living room, Zach picked up the phone call from Yvonne after she called over ten times. He said, “What’s the matter?”
Yvonne gently said, “Mom has arranged with a photography studio for an outdoor photoshoot for us tomorrow. I picked a few locations. Can you check if you’re available tomorrow?
Her tone was very cautious when she said that to seek his opinion.Zach lowered his head and flicked off the ash from his cigarette, “I’m not available tomorrow. I have something to do.”
“But I’ve checked with Kevin and looked at your schedule. You have a day off tomorrow,” Yvonne quickly continued, “Zach, Mom has already booked the photographer, the dresser, and the makeup artist. Please don’t reject me.”
Zach flicked away the nearly burnt-out cigarette and said, “You know what you’ll have to put up with after marrying me? Living alone at home. It’s best if you can handle the solitude.”
Yvonne felt hurt and expressed, “I don’t want to be just your wife in name. I want to be your real wife. I don’t mind Madelyn being with you. I just need you to spend some time with me when you can, alright?”
In the past, Yvonne had a reputation in her circle for being difficult to handle. She was ruthless, proud, and quite stubborn. But now, it seemed like she had shed those characteristics.
In previous times, Yvonne used to give orders to Zach and act as if she were superior to him.But now, she was behaving quite differently, much like how Madelyn used to act when she tried to hold on to him.
Yvonne had never been short of admirers, just as Zach always had plenty of women around him.Even at his lowest point, if Zach so desired, numerous influential and powerful women would readily offer everything just for the chance to be with him.
But he had pride. He never wanted to get what he wanted from those women.He said, “Send me the locations for tomorrow.”
Upon hearing his response, Yvonne happily said, “Okay. I’ll wait for you outside Southern Haven Villas tomorrow.”
Zach replied, “No need. Just send me the address to my phone.”
He then ended the call after that. In less than a minute, he received an address on his phone. Zach turned the master bedroom doorknob, but the door remained stubbornly shut. He went to fetch a spare key and used it to unlock the door.
Stepping into the room, his eyes immediately landed on a rose lying on the floor, its delicate petals marked with dirt, clearly having been stepped on.
Zach heard the sound of the shower coming from the bathroom. He sighed and rolled up his sleeves. Bendingdown, he gently picked up the fallen flower from the floor. Later, he made his way to the kitchen and tossed it into the trash.
In the kitchen, he gathered some eggs, bacon, and broccoli from the fridge. He rinsed them under the faucet and put a pot of water on to boil. Then, he cooked a plate of pasta.
Just as the pasta finished cooking, Madelyn stepped out of the shower, fresh and clean. Zach carried the plate of pasta into the room and set it on her vanity table.
He said, “Finish it. I won’t have sex with you tonight.”
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That night was the only time Zach kept his word. However, his hands were roaming Madelyn’s torso, arousing her.
The next morning when Madelyn was still deep in sleep, she suddenly felt him entering her. Trying hard not to moan, she bit her lip, waiting for him to finish.
Madelyn felt completely drained. Zach gently carried her to the bathroom to clean her before bringing her back to bed. She was so exhausted that she fell asleep again. When she woke spot next to her was empty. up, the
She got up after a while, put on her clothes, and unsteadily walked out of the room. Zach had already prepared a meal for her and put it on the dining table.
Madelyn just took a few bites. At twelve in the afternoon, ‘when the housekeeper came to clean, she told Madelyn, “Mr. Jardin has an urgent matter to attend to. You can go out and enjoy yourself. Here’s the cash he left for you.”
The housekeeper took out a stack of money. There were at least several tens of thousands of dollars.
Madelyn lowered her head and did not respond. She continued eating her food as she thought, ‘He gave me money after having sex with me. What is he treating me as? A prostitute?’
After eating half the meal, Madelyn lost her appetite.She had been to Mistral Monastery before. This was the last place she visited before returning to Roshya.She was followed by bodyguards when she left the apartment.
She then got into a car. When she arrived at the foot of Mistral Monastery, she looked at the door sign on the retro gate. After all these years, it was no longer as new as it was when she came here back then.
One of the bodyguards said, “Ms. Jent, if you want to go to the summit, we can take the cable car.”
Madelyn shook her head, “No, I’ll go on foot. Prayers will only be answered if I make the effort myself. If you guys don’t want to walk, you don’t have to follow me.The bodyguard responded, “Mr. Jardin instructed us to follow you go.” you wherever
From here to the mountaintop, although the path was not particularly challenging, there was a total of nine thousand steps. Back then, Madelyn had taken all the steps and got to the mountaintop.
The bodyguard reported to Zach about Madelyn’s decision, “Yes. Ms. Jent insisted on walking. We couldn’t stop her.”
Zach frowned, “I understand. Keep a close eye on her. If she isn’t feeling well, bring her back immediately.”
“Yes, Mr. Jardin.”
Zach stood in front of the floor-to- ceiling window, ending his call and gazing at the landscape outside. He couldn’t help but think, ‘That silly girl, she has nine thousand steps to climb. How long will it take her to reach the top?’
The dresser’s assistant pulled back the curtains, and all eyes turned to Yvonne. She stood there in a white, exquisite wedding gown she’d designed herself. A tiara adorned her head, with a veil gracefully cascading down. With the skilled hands of the makeup artist, Yvonne had never felt more beautiful than she did now.
Yvonne designed this wedding gown for herself. Four years ago, on the day he promised her, Yvonne was already prepared to marry him.
She mused, ‘It’s a little tighter on me than before. But it’s fine. I can have the tailor to make some adjustments. As long as the person I marry in the end is him, that’s all that matters.’
One staff said, “Ms. Young, you’re undoubtedly the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen.”
Another chimed in, “Yes! You’ll surely dazzle everyone at your wedding.”
Yvonne was shy. She tenderly responded, “Thank you.”
She then walked toward Zach’s back step by step in her high heels. Her heart was pounding very strongly as she looked at him. When she was right behind his back, she could not wait to see what Zach’s expression was when he saw her for the first time.
She cautiously asked, “Zach, am I… Beautiful?”
Upon hearing her voice, Zach turned to look at her.Meanwhile, Madelyn had been walking for an hour, and yet, she only covered a third of the distance.
She raised her head to look at the mountaintop. She then wiped the sweat on her forehead and was ready to continue.One bodyguard said, “Ms. Jent, you should rest now. There’s still time.”
Madelyn responded, “I can’t rest. We have to leave before nightfall.”
From her words, it seemed like she wanted to walk down the mountain after she was done. Even the well-trained bodyguards started to admire Madelyn for her determination.
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The bodyguards were worried. They believed that if Madelyn kept going like this, her legs might give out, even if they weren’t hurt.
When Madelyn finally reached the mountaintop, it had taken her nearly three hours. The place was buzzing with tourists and believers alike. She bought a bouquet of fresh flowers from a young girl and went into the prayer building.
Madelyn found a seat, closed her eyes, and folded her hands, but her mind was empty. She didn’t have any more wishes like she used to. Or to be exact, she didn’t know what to wish for anymore.
Safety for her family? Her one and only father had already abandoned her. Friends? Her friends always seemed to have their own hidden agendas. As for love, Madelyn had already decided she wouldn’t get married in this lifetime.
‘I’m all by myself. What else is there to wish for? Good health? Can I even live a long life? I have very limited time.’
“We meet again, Ms. Jent,” the abbot, who had been quietly standing there, suddenly greeted her. Madelyn was a bit surprised. “You… You still remember me?”
“Four years ago, you visited this place. Are you here today to fulfill a vow or do you have other favors to ask for?”
One of the bodyguards placed the bouquet in a vase while Madelyn continued to sit, her eyes filled with confusion and a touch of wonder.
“Back then,” Madelyn said, “I only wished for the health and safety of the people around me. Now they’re all doing well. But there is one person I don’t know about, and I’m not sure if I should fulfill my vow.”
“This time,” she continued, her brows furrowing in thought, “I came thinking about what I could ask for myself. But… when I really thought about it, I realized I couldn’t ask for anything.”
“You remind me of someone I met years ago,” the abbot began, his gaze thoughtful. “At that time, she was pregnant and made two requests: the safety of her husband and the well- being of her child.” He paused, looking at Madelyn. “I asked her why she didn’t ask for something for herself. You and she are similar, both kind-hearted people.”
Madelyn curiously asked, “Did she ever come back?”
The abbot shook his head. “Why don’t we talk about your other unfulfilled wishes instead?”
‘Wishes?’ Madelyn’s biggest wish was to have a child, the one she had been pregnant with in her previous life. Her sole regret was losing that child.
Madelyn shook her head, “What I want, maybe even the heavens can’t grant. This time, let it be for fulfilling a vow.” After saying this, she got up.
“Good things will come your way.”
“Thank you.”
After Madelyn left, the abbot watched her retreating figure for a long time and said, ‘I hope you won’t follow in Alicia’s footsteps.”
The bodyguard reminded Madelyn, Miss Jent, it’s getting late now. We should head down the mountain; it’ll be difficult to navigate in the dark.”
“No rush.” She was ready to face any challenging path.
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The top of Mistral Mountain was incredibly high, and it offered a breathtaking view of the sunset. The setting sun’s rays bathed Madelyn in a warm glow. A bodyguard received a call from Zach and approached her. “Ms. Jent, Mr. Jardin would like to speak with you.”
Madelyn took over the phone and asked, “Is something wrong?”
“Get home soon. Don’t let me worry about you. It’s dangerous when you go down the mountain, so behave and take the cable car, okay?” Zach demanded.
Yvonne’s voice came not long after, Zach, I’ve changed into another Let’s take another set of photos.” gown. Madelyn hung the phone up and passed it to the bodyguard. She then said, ” Let’s go back.”
The bodyguard pointed out to Madelyn, “Ms. Jent, the cable car is this way.”
Madelyn didn’t reply, just kept on walking. By the time she reached the mountain’s base, the sky had darkened. The path ahead was barely visible, and her accompanying bodyguards, filled with trepidation, had their flashlights beaming to light the way for her.
“Ms. Jent, you should rest a little. Mr. Jardin is already on his way. It would be unsafe for you to continue on,” One of the bodyguards suggested. Just as he finished speaking, they saw Zach and a group of people walking over with bright flashlights.
Zach wordlessly approached Madelyn and draped his suit jacket over her shoulders. With a stern tone, he cautioned, “If you pull a stunt like this again, you’ll be grounded.”
Madelyn hadn’t anticipated his sudden appearance, thinking, ‘He should be with Yvonne at this moment.’
As soon as Zach touched her, he could sense her shivering from the cold. Without hesitation, he lifted her in a bridal carry and began their descent. What was initially a two-hour journey downhill now stretched just a little over an hour.
As soon as the car doors opened, Madelyn saw that Yvonne was there too. When Yvonne saw Madelyn, she immediately poured her a cup of hot coffee. She comforted Madelyn, “Warm yourself up. Walking down a mountain in such cold weather is dangerous. Zach and I were so worried for you.
Madelyn sat next to Yvonne. She held the cup of hot coffee while staring at the steam from the blankets. She replied, “It won’t happen again.”
Yvonne looked at Madelyn’s clothes, and a hint of displeasure flashed. However, she did not show it. Yvonne hugged Madelyn and rubbed her body while she continued to comfort her, The heater is on, so it will be warm very soon.
As the vehicle moved, Madelyn kept silent. Yvonne tried to start a conversation, “What did you pray for today?”
Madelyn did not respond. After a while, she suddenly asked, “Is he still okay?”
Her sentence caused Yvonne to be stunned for a moment. She could not see Zach’s expression but could feel the chilly aura emanating from him. If a man were to show any emotion when a woman speaks of another man, it was a sign of jealousy. Yvonne pursed her lips as she did not know what to say.
On the other hand, Madelyn did not care what the others thought. She just spoke of whatever came to her mind. Madelyn continued, “I came back here once three years ago. Ethan was met with an accident when he came to France to look for me. Is he better now?
Had the cup in her hand been paper, Madelyn would have spilled the water. She rubbed the cup while speaking with her head lowered, “I’m sorry about his accident.”
The reason she came back to Venturia was because of Ethan. It was also Kennedy who told her about Ethan’s accident. She had returned to this spot due to the guilt in her heart.
At the same time, she saw the date for Ethan and Donna’s wedding and assumed he was fine. Hence, she had gone to the Mistral Monastery to seek consolation.
Yvonne stuttered when she saw Zach’s grim expression. She chuckled before saying, “I-It’s fine. What happened to Ethan has nothing to do with you.”
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 690
“He is fine now,” Yvonne said. Due to Zach’s presence, Yvonne dared not speak of the incident. However, she was secretly delighted. If Madelyn asked about Ethan, it would mean she still cared for him. It was the same for Ethan. He was in a coma while still holding to his last breath. It was all to wait for her return.
‘Glad to hear that he’s okay,’ Madelyn thought. She could finally let go of the burden she had all those years.
Zach sent Yvonne back. Yvonne originally wanted to let Zach stay at her house tonight. However, she would rather not make him mad. “Madelyn, come visit me next time.” said Yvonne.
Madelyn nodded.
As soon as the car doors shut, Zach lifted Madelyn’s chin and said, “After all these years, you still can’t put him out of your mind. Have I been too good to you, Madelyn? Is that why you’d even dare to bring him up in front of me again?” There was anger in his voice.
Madelyn met Zach’s furious gaze. In comparison, her expression was calm.
“What do you plan to do? Humiliate me in the car again, or try to go against Ethan? Your tricks are dirty and underhanded as usual,” Madelyn retorted.
“Don’t think I wouldn’t dare do anything to you. Don’t forget who gave you everything you have now,” Zach warned her. Madelyn laughed and said, “You think I care?”
“If you dare to mention him again in the future, I’ll make him feel pain again. I’ll take away his last breath. From now on, you will be dependent on me for survival, Madelyn,” Zach threatened.
When Madelyn was brought back to Floral Loft, she was locked up again. This time, Zach would not even let her step a foot out of the house. He even placed her within his line of sight at all times. When he went to the office, he would bring her with him.
After Zach and Yvonne finished taking pictures of their wedding, the media were all writing about the marriage union between the Jardin Corporation and YTCorp. The leaked pre-wedding photos were being played on the screens of the Jardin Tower, and the same was true for the YTCorp. Their wedding was already a hot topic at the Jardin Corporation. It was all admiration of how matching they were.
As for Cecilia, it was like she vanished. Based on Cecilia’s personality, she would not let Yvonne marry Zach.
Ever since Madelyn had mentioned Ethan, Zach’s demeanor toward her had turned notably colder. He would drag her to his office in the morning, share a meal with her in the afternoon, and when night fell, he would act on his desires. This pattern repeated itself every day.
Time flew by in a blink of an eye. There were only three days left until Zach and Yvonne’s wedding. At the Jardin Corporation office, Madelyn stood by the window, lost in thought.
Zach was having a meeting in the conference room. When the meeting ended, he walked out of the room with Kevin following behind.
Kevin said, “For the afternoon schedule, you will obtain your marriage certificate with Ms. Young at the Clerk of Court office.”
“Ms. Young should arrive at the company office soon,” Kevin added. Zach’s gaze darkened as he ordered, Go arrange for a vehicle.”
In actual fact, Yvonne had arrived at the office ten minutes ago. When she saw Madelyn at Zach’s office, Yvonne was unsurprised about Zach keeping her by his side. She had known about it since the first day.