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

changing Dalton’s diaper, the toddler moved quickly to Madelyn’s bed, gurgling “Mama.”

Zach, hands freshly wiped, scooped up Dalton, a

feel a twinge of jealousy toward the innocent affection

cut in, “Mr. Jardin, it’s time

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

against Zach’s shoulder, reaching out his hand as if trying to

of

“Mama…”

baby she thought she was holding, Dalton, vanished into thin air. The only sound was

the car, Dalton began to cry without stopping. His neck and face reddened as he cried, his small