Chapter 1022

Dawn broke, and Zach, despite a sleepless night, emerged from the bathroom full of energy. He picked a black floral shirt from his wardrobe, one that Madelyn had chosen for him.

Initially, Zach had resisted wearing such a flashy shirt, but gradually he found himself wearing it nearly every day, alternating with another of Madelyn’s selections.

Madelyn had been restless since six in the morning, a sense of unease nudging her to check on Dalton. She found his forehead feverish to the touch. Thankfully, after administering medicine from his special

medicine kit, his temperature began to subside.

“Get dressed, you’re coming to the office with me,” Zach announced.

Madelyn felt groggy. She shook her head and said, “I think I’m sick too.”

Zach stopped midway through buttoning his shirt and turned toward her, his face lined with worry. He touched her feverish forehead and said, “I’ll make my morning meeting quick and come right back. Kai

will keep an eye on you.”

Madelyn leaned back, reluctant. “I don’t want to see him.”

“Be sensible. Your health is more important.” Zach urged.

Madelyn looked conflicted and said, “You seem to trust him a lot.”

After th

Jardin Corporation. It makes sense to call him.”

in, looking at the time. Having operated until 2 am, he had managed only two hours of sleep

I just

thirty minutes,” Zach replied,

exhaustion, Kai got up and dressed, concerned for

up at the slightest noise

had been sleeping in separate rooms during her

coat, he saw Lana in the living room and asked, “Why are you up? Are you feeling

going out?” Lana

wasn’t serious, he wouldn’t have called. I’m worried

upset, said, “Why do you have to go? You and your odd hours don’t seem

all.

sharp

stepped closer.

go,” Lana snapped, turning and slamming the bedroom door

closed door, lost for words. He then messaged the maid to

he was called because he owed

Lana leaned against the door and felt

South Haven Villa, the sun had risen. He was led

in bed, Dalton sleeping beside

here so often, I might as well be

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