The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 49

“Of course not. How could I ever find you annoying when you care about me?” Madelyn tried

to reassure Zach.

Zach’s eyes wandered over Madelyn’s loose and visibly ill-fitting clothes. He hadn’t seen her in that particular outfit before, and it appeared to be men’s clothing, so he asked, “Not wearing your school uniform today?”

Madelyn glanced down at her attire, realizing her oversight. “I-I did wear it… But the buttons. were broken. I borrowed this outfit from someone else, and I have to return it later.”

“So, it’s a men’s outfit?”

Madelyn nodded, choosing not to hide the truth. “Yes.”

Zach chuckled lightly, but there was no trace of emotion in his eyes, even a hint of coldness. Looks like Madelyn is in love.”

“No… He’s just a friend of

in a relationship now. It’s normal for young people to develop feelings for others during their youth… If you

”

She remained alert, sensing that even the slightest lapse in her vigilance could lead her to

surge of anticipation coursed through Madelyn as she eagerly reached for the car door, only to find

The fragrance of camellias emanated from him, further heightening her unease. “I-Is there something else?” she

leaving a delicate trace of pink on his fingertips. Madelyn instinctively flinched, her

you apply

tint,” Madelyn hastily explained, her mind racing to comprehend Zach’s intentions. In recent days, she had consciously avoided provoking him and had attempted to keep her distance. Yet, she couldn’t

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of me?” Zach’s question hung

lips forming a faint arch. “No, why would I be afraid of you? I… like

playfully, a glimmer of amusement dancing in his eyes. “Like? How

to

you say that? It came out so awkwardly!’ She resisted the urge to smack herself for blurting. out nonsense due to her startled state. Despite her internal turmoil, she had to find a way salvage the situation. She replied, “I like you as I would like a real older brother, someone