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 request. In her

toddler moved quickly to

he were about to plant a kiss on her, Zach, hands freshly wiped, scooped up

help but feel a twinge of jealousy toward

voice cut in, “Mr. Jardin, it’s

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

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

haze of consciousness, wondered, ‘Who’s

“Mama…”

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

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