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

foyer, Rosario approached her. “We have a guest today. Wash your hands and come

asked, her brow furrowed in

“Your homeroom teacher.”

trying to

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

discussing something with Mr. Jent in the study. Something about that incident

with her return to this life, she had altered the course

Zach moved to sit on the couch next to Jadie, who

Jent, rest assured, there will be no repetition of what happened with Madelyn. I deeply

worry about. Miss Manning, why don’t

her hair from her face with a laugh, Jasmine replied, “Are you sure I wouldn’t

all. Rosario, set one

Rosario

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

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