The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 971

Dalton tugged on Madelyn’s sleeve, drawing her attention to him. He had finished his milk and was waving the bottle, indicating he wanted more. Madelyn glanced emotionlessly at Margaret.

Margaret noticed Madelyn’s glance and quickly came over to take Dalton. However, Zach spoke up, “I’ll take him.”

Margaret hesitated briefly before handing Dalton over to Zach. The usually restless Dalton sat quietly on Zach’s lap, content with some snacks given by Margaret to nibble on.

“Let’s eat,” Zach announced, cradling Dalton in one arm while serving fish onto Madelyn’s plate with his other hand.

Zach did not force Madelyn to accept the gift she was reluctant to take. Instead, he pushed it toward her and said, “You can open it later and take a look. Consider it my wedding gift to you.

Madelyn did not acknowledge the gesture, maintaining her silence throughout the meal. After they finished, the photographer for the family portrait arrived. At that moment, Madelyn’s face was preoccupied with red spots.

“Why does it have to be today? Can’t we reschedule?” Madelyn asked.

from your face. It’ll only take a few minutes.

Zach and said, “Let’s just

gave her a brief touch-up, Madelyn sat, ready for the

a few photos were taken before it was over. The photographer handed the finished product to Madelyn and

felt nauseous and rushed to the bathroom

up the soup she had just consumed. Zach looked on with concern. He helped lift her long hair and gently rubbed her back. He asked, “If

didn’t care.”

and replied tearfully, “I

the toilet and helped her stand. Madelyn, feeling weak, pushed him away and said, “Since the photoshoot

supported by Margaret. Just then, the makeup artist, with a

Madelyn asked,

quickly signaled to the makeup artist to be quiet. The makeup artist noticed Margaret’s signal