The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 856

Zach’s lips curved into a subtle smirk.

Madelyn looked around at the photos she had just set up, feeling quite pleased. “Weren’t you heading to the office?” she asked.

“Why can’t I spend some time at home with you?” Zach asked, reaching out and gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. “Does it still hurt?”

Despite trying to remain calm, Madelyn was taken aback by Zach’s forward comments. Her cheeks turned a shade of pink, and she gently pushed his hand away. “Thanks for asking,” she said with a hint of coolness. “I’m doing much better now.”

Zach raised an eyebrow at her response, “Still not used to me, huh?”

Zach’s outburst took Madelyn by surprise. Keeping her cool, she said, “If you care about me, a ‘thank you’ is appropriate, right? Don’t dump your outside frustrations on me.”

the wall. His eyes showed clear irritation,

that? What more do you

it, and you know it.” Inside, he mused, ‘She’s good at

hesitated, knowing arguing would not help, “Okay, I get it. If you don’t like something, I won’t mention it.” Wanting to shift the focus, she said, “Unless there’s something else, I’m off to see

on.” Pleased with her response, Zach gently picked up Madelyn, causing her eyes

teased, “Later

the cupboard to retrieve a well-used ointment as she sat in his lap. He squeezed a little ointment onto his hand and raised the hem of her sleepwear. She felt ashamed and

his intention,’ Madelyn realized. “I’m okay; it doesn’t hurt,” she

Zach replied

moments aroused Zach, and Madelyn could sense that. But she did not dare to move. In the next second, he was already kissing her and made further advances. His breathing grew uneven. After a brief moment,