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.”

on her wrist stopped her, pressing her against the wall. His eyes showed clear irritation,

one you wanted? Haven’t you already had that? What more do you want from me?” She felt uneasy

more to it, and you know it.” Inside, he mused, ‘She’s good at playing dumb. I wonder how long

help, “Okay, I get it. If you don’t like something, I won’t mention it.” Wanting to shift

response, Zach gently picked up Madelyn, causing her eyes to widen. Grasping his shirt collar, she said, “It’s still daytime.

“Later for

and grumbling inwardly about Zach’s unpredictability, Madelyn realized she might have misunderstood his intentions. Zach reached into the cupboard to retrieve a well-used ointment as she sat in his lap. He squeezed a little ointment onto his hand and raised

doesn’t hurt,”

worry,” Zach

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, he gave her several gentle kisses and paused, looking at her