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.

to turn down her request. In her mind, she reassured herself, ‘Everything is

the toddler moved quickly

escape Dalton’s mouth, hovering just above Madelyn’s face as if he were about to plant a kiss on her, Zach, hands freshly wiped, scooped up Dalton, a playful yet envious tone in his voice, “You think you’re

jealousy toward the innocent affection Dalton could express

in, “Mr. Jardin,

in one arm, Zach used his free hand to tuck the blanket around

Dalton murmured, “Ma-Mama,” he lay against Zach’s shoulder, reaching out

in her haze of consciousness, wondered, ‘Who’s speaking?’

“Mama…”

her dreamscape, bright lights swirled around her, and the baby she thought she was holding, Dalton, vanished into thin air. The only sound was his echoing voice. Panic surged through Madelyn’s thoughts as she frantically sought her child, ‘My

without stopping. His neck and face reddened