Chapter 19

Madelyn had not seen Zach’s messages. Right now, there was not a single part of her body that did not ache, the pain piercing to her very bones. Through the haze, she could vaguely make out the hum of voices around her.

“Lucky she was brought in when she was, or the outcome could have been unthinkable. Her fractured ribs have been reset. For the next few days, it’s best that she doesn’t leave the bed. A few days in hospital would be prudent…”

There was a moment of silence.

“Also, in terms of her diet, try to keep things light.”

“Alright, thank you, doctor.”

As the doctor departed, the man in the suit’s phone started to ring. The bodyguard promptly answered, respectfully addressing the caller.

“How is she?” The young voice from the other end was icy.

The bodyguard relayed Madelyn’s condition in meticulous detail. “That’s the situation, Miss Jent is out of danger now.”

“Find out who did this, quietly. Don’t alert anyone. In three days, bring me the culprit, whoever it is. They will pay.

“And how do you intend to handle this?”

care

“Okay.”

a moment, his voice faded again. Consciousness did not hold her for long, and she slipped back into unconsciousness. By the time Madelyn awoke again, three days had passed. Her injuries were severe. Several ribs broken, her wrist slashed, blood pooling around her, a severe blow to her

Madelyn’s thoughts drifted. In her haze, she

“My poor child…”

and she uttered in a weak voice,

body had been smashed, her bones seemed shattered, the pain

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taking hold of Madelyn’s hand gently, careful not to squeeze too hard. Tears welled in her eyes as she said, ” Madelyn, just

Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, mingling with her hair. ‘Am I being too dramatic? Even back then with terminal cancer, the

three months.‘

Madelyn a thorough examination. “Her wounds have been healing fairly well over these past few days. Try to keep her still as much as possible to

she eat now that she’s

the food should be soft and

“Thank you, doctor.”

room. Rosario, cautious not to disturb

tear from her cheek.

be scared. I’m

life, when she had been tortured by suffering and loneliness, even unto

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