Chapter 25

“Madelyn.”

Madelyn stirred, eyes blinking open to meet Zach’s piercing gaze, a shadow of intensity hiding beneath his indifferent stare. Still groggy from her slumber, she was motionless for a

moment, then startled backward. “Bro… what… what’s wrong?”

“We’re home.” Zach’s cool voice told her. “Get out of the car.”

“Ah… okay.”

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ripped it off. Every item that adorned the car, including the fragrance she had been using to mask the scent, was swiftly tidied away. As Madelyn stepped out of the car, Zach observed the items she held, both of them tacitly silent, understanding that certain words, if spoken, would only widen the chasm between

her. “We have a guest

Who?” Madelyn asked, her brow furrowed in

“Your homeroom teacher.”

trying to get close to Hayson?

shadow of apprehension flashing briefly in her eyes. It was there and gone so quickly, almost impossible to catch. “Where’s

in the study. Something about that incident at your

return to this life, she had altered the course

next to

the upper floor. “Mr. Jent, rest assured, there will be no repetition of what happened with Madelyn.

Manning, why don’t you stay for dinner? I’ll have a driver take

laugh, Jasmine replied, “Are you

at all. Rosario, set one more place at the

Rosario

spot, watching as the pair descended the stairs, jesting and laughing, Hayson’s arm casually draped around Jasmine’s waist, an intimate gesture. Jasmine looked stunning today in her white body–hugging maxi skirt, adorned with delicate pink lace short sleeves. Underneath, she wore a fitted camisole as a base layer, accentuating her graceful curves. Her every move, every

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