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?”

eyebrows furrowed. However, as he observed her sleepy appearance and realized she had gone out of her way to

her gaze, evading his touch by turning away. In an attempt to

enter Madelyn’s room. The moment Zach closed the door behind him, Madelyn’s uneasiness began to grow. But as she contemplated how the current Zach

in the sight of the girl’s room adorned in pink. It 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 the same old Madelyn.’ In

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

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

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

depths of hell, intent on destroying lives. He lay dormant, awaiting the

waved her hand in front of her nose. “Brother, have you started smoking again? And I can smell alcohol. I hate that

steps three paces away. “I apologize. I’ve been occupied lately and have had to tend to social obligations.

for 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

his eyes.

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

it would mean losing her chance to torment her. Additionally, Madelyn’s love for Zach ran

to pick her up and bring her here for dinner. We’ll leave after she packs her things. In the evening, you can come along and

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