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.

asleep.” Her words trailed off as worry etched her

noticed Zach was

gust of wind brought the familiar scent

But now, they might as

up the creamy chicken soup upstairs. In the room, Zach relieved her of the bowl

no space,

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.

a great divide has

tell me you were looking for Forrest?”

at him with tired, red

Zach? What did you

went on, getting more worried. “Did you make

1/2

and stepped on it. “I never meant to hurt

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