Chapter 326

After the nighttime surveillance was turned off, Rose decided to leave and stay elsewhere. Being a celebrity of her stature, it was understandable that she wouldn't spend the night in dorm-style accommodations with others. Chlor, however, didn't have that kind of pull. She was on her phone late into the night, causing Aurora to complain a couple of times, but Chloe just ignored her.

Meanwhile, Madeline used the time to look over some scripts in her email.

The next morning, Lacas was waiting downstairs bright and early. As soon as Madeline came down, there was a warm breakfast waiting for her along with a milk. Knowing her preference for milk, Lucas had made sure it was extra thick. "Maddie, here's your milk. I got it from the cafeteria, and it's pretty good. You like them thick, right?" Lucas said, smiling as brightly as the morning sun.

Madeline took the milk and remarked. "Thanks, but you're getting pretty popular yourself now-don't waste your time on this

stuff for me.

"It's no trouble; you're by yourself without an assistant. Must be hard getting used to it," Lucas replied.

"Who said I'm not used to it?" Madeline raised an eyebrow. "Before I returned to the Larson family, I lived at a boarding school in the countryside with way more people around."

"It's different here; not everyone is as straightforward as in school." Lucas walked beside Madeline. "Finish your sandwich too; it's a good one

Madeline replied coolly, "If it's so good, you should eat it."

"I already had a lot," said Lucas.

arrived at the venue together. A photographer was shadowing them for a show

Madeline's group had three others who were curious about

round went great-they made it through easily. Madeline's gaming skills blew everyone away; she could effortlessly carry four teammates to victory. Her

perform, filled with nostalgia and reflection, wishing he could return to those simpler times. Back then, family life was uncomplicated, he was carefree, and Madeline

finally aired. With a break from

a feast. "Maddie, how did it go at the show this time?

replied as she sat down at the table, noticing the décor

just rearranged some potted herbs Nolan sent over. They're supposed to be calming and good for health. Gavin sat across from Madeline, placing food on her plate. "Eat up." Madeline's sharp eye caught an odd redness under Gavin's sleeve and pulled his hand closer to see an unhealed

He gently pulled his hand back. "Let's eat while it's hot. I spent all afternoon cooking." Seeing Gavin didn't want to elaborate, Madeline stayed silent for now

her bowl. "I got this mushroom soup from the countryside with Cuperi

herbs-it's great for

do you have so much energy?" "Well, don't all of you have tons going on?" Madeline replied with a chuckle as she sipped the mushroom soup. Its sweet flavor from chestnuts was delightful, making her feel comfortably warm with every spoonful. After dinner, Madeline volunteered to wash the dishes, Gavin followed her into the kitchen. "Don't worry about it. I've told you, girls shouldn't have to deal with this greasy

Madeline insisted. "Your hand's not healed yet; you

revoking your kitchen privileges. If you

so bad."

my cooking isn't exactly five-star. It's barely better than takeout." She smiled awkwardly. "If you don't like it, I can always get us something from

house. She then took clothes out of the dryer

Toom.

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