The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

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.”

this episode first, pretty please? There are only ten more

deal. You have exams coming up, and you’re still watching TV.

voice echoed from behind Madelyn. “Madelyn, Rosario

slightly. ‘How did he and Jadie come back so early? Without my meddling, shouldn’t Zach have been able to take Jadie out

“Mr. Jardin, you’re

meeting at the office, so I came back to pick up some documents.

ignore their conversation. To her surprise, Zach came over to her, his hand finding her soft, waist-length, wavy hair,

watching TV, focus more on your studies. Aren’t you preparing for exams? I’ll check in on your progress when I

apart from eating and sleeping, he scarcely had the

finished my homework. If I don’t understand something, I’ll ask Sis Jadie. You should

indifferent voice, Zach’s gaze narrowed when she called Jadie ‘sis.’ Even Jadie, who stood frozen on the spot, widened her eyes in surprise, and even Rosario found Madelyn’s behavior offbeat. Madelyn had never liked

not help but ask, “M-Madelyn…