Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

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“Even if you lack Hayden’s skills, you absolutely cannot afford to fall short when it comes to spirit! Understand? Or else. I’ll just have to teach you a lesson myself!” Madelyn declared with vigor, her fist punching the air as she sported a mock–threatening expression.

Startled, Josiah instinctively shrank back, his voice tinged with a helpless plea, “Come on, can’t you go easy just this once? You’re supposed to be recovering from that injury, yet here you are, stirring things up. Are you trying to aggravate your condition even further?”

Madelyn, undeterred and puffing with determination, raised her fist once more, defiantly retorting, “What does it matter if my hand isn’t fully healed yet? Even with this injured hand, I’m more than capable of taking you down if I have to.”

Once again, Josiah flinched, his fear evident.

On the sidelines, Tristan and Jillian couldn’t help but chuckle at the unfolding drama, finding the entire exchange rather comical.

At that moment, a distinguished–looking young man, guiding another in a wheelchair who had a sun- kissed, bronze complexion, made their approach.

They were none other than the two elder brothers of Josiah

Without missing a beat, Josiah excitedly started introducing everyone around. “Let me introduce you.” he enthusiastically started. This is my oldest brother, Mason, and right here is my second brother, Xander. And to my brothers, these are my classmates, Madelyn and Jillian.”

As for Tristan, no lengthy introductions were necessary since the Blumes were well acquainted with him already.

“Hello. Mason and Xander! Josiah’s always speaking so highly of you. He praises you to the skies, talking about your success and good looks. Meeting you today, I see he wasn’t exaggerating, Jillian remarked with

a smile.

Madelyn greeted the brothers with a cordial smile, her manner polite yet infused with a natural innocence and charm, which immediately endeared her to Mason and Xander, greatly enhancing their first impression of her.

“I understand Ms. Thornton has been keeping an eye on Josiah recently? That must have been quite the challenge, as handling him is like dealing with a monkey. We’ll be counting on your patience moving forward,” Mason commented, his tone even and serene

“Well, every troublemaker has their own jinx. No one in our family could manage him before, but it looks like he’s finally met his match,” Xander added, laughing from the side.

enough to make him lose his temper momentarily. “Are you guys even my real brothers! Show some respect, will

her laughter. She had expected the brothers to be more serious, but their banter turned out

joviality and everyone seemed to

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We should probably head over

agreement,

distance, a look of disdain crossing his

had been gathering information on Madelyn.

the lady of the Lockhart family, her companions, like Jillian and Tristan, seemed of no particular

of a feather flock together. It’s no surprise since rats like them should

the banquet hall, Janessa observed I

flattering him, she felt a pang

she had aimed to befriend Josiah to broaden her network. But now, she realized that Josiah, regarded by both outsiders and his family as inconsequential, was the wrong connection. Her focus should have been on

long, Madelyn and the group

with a man whose presence was notable

none

that instant, Madelyn’s voice, warm and clear, called out, “Old Mr.

bathed in celestial light, prompting him to

you hail from, birthday star?” Madelyn playfully shot back, her words sparking a wave of laughter throughout the room.

wishes for days as joyous as today in every year and moments as

my dear. Just by gracing this old man’s birthday celebration with your presence you’ve already

I regret not visiting you sooner. I still owe you thanks

shown more initiative than our little Josiah here. And

ripples of laughter through the gathered

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