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.

Serena was convinced it would be impossible for Leonardo to turn down her

Zach finished changing Dalton’s diaper, the toddler moved quickly to Madelyn’s

plant a kiss on her, Zach,

a twinge of jealousy toward the innocent affection Dalton could

in, “Mr. Jardin, it’s time to go.”

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

layers, leaving him looking round and cherubic. As Dalton murmured, “Ma-Mama,” he lay against Zach’s shoulder, reaching out his hand as if trying to catch hold

her haze of

“Mama…”

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 baby, where are

His