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.”

He’s just a friend of my

normal for young people to develop feelings for others during their youth… If you ever encounter any problems about love relationships, remember that you can always come

”

response cautious and guarded. She remained alert, sensing that even the slightest lapse

of anticipation coursed through Madelyn as

fragrance of camellias emanated from him,

face, his thumb brushing against her soft lips, leaving a delicate trace of pink on his fingertips. Madelyn instinctively flinched, her eyes wide with

you apply lipstick?”

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 fathom what she might have done to earn his

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Zach’s question hung

strained smile, her lips forming a faint arch. “No,

playfully, a glimmer of amusement dancing in

to

Jent, why did 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