Chapter 6

In Madelyn’s previous life, Zach’s reason for marrying Cecilia was partly because she bore a slight resemblance to Jadie. He kept Cecilia by his side as a substitute.

From childhood to adulthood, Madelyn was inferior to Jadie in every aspect, whether it was grades or appearance, except for her family background.

The bond between Jadie and Zach was like an impenetrable fortress built with steel. Zach’s love for Jadie ran deep in his bones. On the other hand, Madelyn was merely the daughter of an enemy to Zach, devoid of any trace of affection.

The knocking gradually grew louder. Madelyn anxiously bit her lip. Zach had never been patient with her. If she didn’t open the door for him soon, he might even kick it down without a second thought.

Therefore, she flicked on the light switch, lifted the blanket, and slipped on her shoes as she rose from the bed. Opening the door, she put on a facade of just waking up and rubbed her eyes. “Brother? You’re back! Sorry, I was sound asleep and didn’t hear anything. Is there something you need?”

observed her sleepy appearance and realized she had gone out of her

his touch by turning away. In an attempt to conceal her emotions, she walked

room. The moment Zach closed the door behind him, Madelyn’s uneasiness began to grow. But as she contemplated how the current Zach despised her and wouldn’t harm her in any

exuded a sweet fragrance, reminiscent of the perfume Madelyn had left in his car. A thought crossed his mind, ‘She hasn’t changed. She’s still

out a chair, intentionally keeping her distance from him. “Thank you for your concern.

wafted from him. It wasn’t pleasant, yet it wasn’t entirely

was his years of navigating the corporate world that bestowed upon him an air of pride, composure, and a chilly demeanor. Clad in a

a devil. He was like a malevolent spirit rising from the depths of hell, intent on destroying lives. He lay

purposefully contorted her face in disgust and waved her hand in front of her nose. “Brother, have

paces away. “I apologize. I’ve been occupied lately and have

him to bring it up, Madelyn took the initiative to mention Jadie. “Brother, is Jadie coming back tomorrow? It’s been so many years since I last saw her, and I actually miss her. I’ve already had Rosario tidy up

through his eyes. “No need.

lightly touching the bandage on her wrist, feeling a faint twinge of pain in her heart. “That’s alright… Let me know

opposed Jadie’s departure because it would mean losing her chance to torment her. Additionally, Madelyn’s love for Zach ran so

airport to pick her up and bring her here for dinner.

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