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

Zach was no longer there.

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

now, they might as well

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

no

with a gentle tone. Madelyn did not respond, her eyes fixed elsewhere. Zach tucked the board away, opened a window to the

as if a great divide has grown between us.’

tell me you were looking for Forrest?” Zach

paused, her spoon suspended midair, and looked at him with tired, red eyes. “Do

is, Zach? What did you do? Why can’t

getting

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it. “I never meant

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