Chapter 10

Madelyn washed all the jujubes she had in her pocket, placing them neatly on the coffee table. Switching on the television, she curled up with a bowl of jujubes, lost in the enjoyment of her favorite treat.

Rosario came out from tidying up the kitchen and immediately frowned at Madelyn lounging on the couch in her grimy clothes. Raising her hand as if to swat at her, she chided, “You little scamp, I just changed that couch cover today, and you’ve already managed to dirty it. Go back to your room and change your clothes before you come back down.”

Madelyn, barefoot on the cool floor, dodged Rosario’s faux attack, hiding behind the couch with a giggle. “Can I get changed later, Rosario? I’m so tired. I just want to lie down for a while.”

“You and your shenanigans. If Mr. Jardin sees your uncouth manners, you’re bound to be punished again. Madelyn, be a good girl and go back to your room.”

There are only ten more minutes left.”

you’re still watching TV. I’m

that moment, Zach’s voice echoed from behind Madelyn. “Madelyn, Rosario has a weak heart. Stop making her

he and Jadie come back so early? Without my meddling, shouldn’t Zach have been able to take Jadie out to live

asked, “Mr. Jardin,

came back to pick up some documents. I’ll take Jadie over later. For now, she

pretended to be engrossed in the television, choosing to ignore their conversation. To her surprise, Zach

your studies. Aren’t you preparing for exams? I’ll check in on your

and sleeping, he scarcely had the time to waste on

Madelyn replied, “Bro, I’ve finished my homework. If I don’t understand something, I’ll ask Sis Jadie. You

even Rosario found Madelyn’s behavior offbeat. Madelyn had never liked Jadie; she

help but ask,

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