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.”

first, pretty please? There are only ten more minutes left.” Madelyn

coming up, and you’re still watching TV. I’m

Rosario has a weak heart. Stop making her

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

“Mr. Jardin, you’re

came back to pick up some documents. I’ll take Jadie over later. For now, she can stay here for a

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

your studies. Aren’t you preparing

apart from eating and sleeping, he scarcely had the time to waste on her. If he did have the spare time, he would only spend

replied, “Bro, I’ve finished my homework. If I don’t understand something,

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 Jadie; she considered it a good day if she did not

not help but ask, “M-Madelyn… Are you