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.

day drawing. I was making her supper for later, but I must’ve fallen asleep.” Her words trailed off as worry etched her face.

Zach was no longer

from Dalton’s room and bumped into Zach, 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 in Madelyn’s eyes startled Zach. Deep down, he always sought more than just company; he longed for

might as well be

relieved her of the bowl

and finding no

the drawing. Drink some 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 soup. He took a thoughtful drag

as if a great divide has

you were looking for Forrest?” Zach

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

you do? Why can’t I find

back at her. She went on, getting more worried. “Did you make

1/2

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