Chapter 900

Zach rubbed his forehead and took a moment to rest in the passenger seat. Then, without saying

anything to Cecilia, he quietly left the car. Carrying his black suit over his arm, he walked

through the unlocked front door, heading straight for the foyer.

Margaret had been half-asleep at the dining table when a noise made her jump. “Oh my… Mr.

Jardin?” she said, wide-eyed.

Zach hung his jacket on the coat rack without making a fuss. He glanced around the room. ”

Where’s Madelyn?” he asked.

later, but I must’ve fallen asleep.” Her words trailed off as worry etched her face. “Oh no, the creamy chicken soup!” Hastily, she made her

noticed Zach was no

who was coming up the stairs. Their eyes met briefly, and then she averted her gaze. A gust of wind brought the familiar scent of Chanel, a perfume Cecilia was known to wear. The cool detachment

now, they might as well

the bowl and placed it gently on the desk beside Madelyn. Madelyn, attempting

no

soup and rest up,” he said with a gentle tone. Madelyn did not respond, her eyes fixed elsewhere. Zach tucked the board away, opened a window to the night, and leaned on the sill, watching her sip the

great divide has

tell me you were looking for Forrest?” Zach asked.

her spoon suspended midair, and looked at

is, Zach? What did you

back at her. She went on, getting more

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it. “I never meant to hurt him, you know

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