The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 840

Everyone was present except for Leonardo. His attendance would elevate the event-his public appearances were rare, status in the art world was unparalleled.

and his

Serena, in the makeup room, applied the finishing touches. The scale of her setup outdid even Leonardo’s past exhibitions. Gazing at her reflection, satisfaction evident, she asked, “Is everything prepared as I requested?”

“Yes, Ms. Smith. Everything’s in order,” came the reply.

“Bring it here, let me have a look,” Serena instructed, her confidence unshaken. She was certain that Leonardo would take her on as his apprentice.

Serena’s eyes lingered on the antique painting the bodyguard had brought in. It was a genuine piece by a renowned artist, the very masterpiece Leonardo had long sought.

would be impossible for Leonardo to turn down her

toddler moved quickly to Madelyn’s bed, gurgling

Zach, hands freshly wiped, scooped up Dalton, a playful yet envious tone in his voice, “You think you’re going to

but feel a twinge of jealousy toward the innocent affection Dalton could express so freely.

voice cut in, “Mr. Jardin, it’s time to go.”

one arm, Zach used his free hand to tuck the blanket around Madelyn, his resolve clear, “I’ll reclaim what’s

had bundled up Dalton in multiple layers, leaving him looking round and cherubic. As Dalton murmured, “Ma-Mama,” he lay against

haze of

“Mama…”

only sound was his echoing voice. Panic surged through Madelyn’s thoughts as she frantically sought her child, ‘My baby, where are

settled in the car, Dalton began to cry without stopping. His neck and face reddened as he cried, his small voice growing raspy from the