The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

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.

worry etched her face. “Oh no, the creamy

noticed Zach was no longer there.

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 in Madelyn’s eyes startled Zach. Deep down, he always sought more

they might as well

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

finding no space,

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 soup. He took a thoughtful drag from his cigarette, the smoke disappearing into the night.

a great divide has grown

you tell me you were

midair, and looked at him with tired, red eyes.

What did you do? Why

went on, getting more worried. “Did you make him disappear? Tell

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dropped his cigarette and stepped on it. “I never meant