Chapter 50

When Zach was about to kiss her, Madelyn snapped back to reality and pushed him away abruptly. “No!” Her heart started racing.

Zach sat back calmly, his eyes filled with emotions she couldn’t decipher. “So now you’re saying no to me,” he said.

Madelyn tightly clutched her black pleated skirt. “I’ve told you, I only see you as a brother. Please, don’t do these strange things anymore. If Jadie finds out, she won’t be happy.” In her mind, she cursed, ‘You cheater! While I was waiting for you to come home, were you fooling around with other women in your car too?”

Madelyn no longer loved him. She knew he only had eyes for Jadie, and no one else. Even though Cecilia bore a resemblance to Jadie, Zach only saw Cecilia as someone who could bear his child. In Madelyn’s past life, her heart belonged entirely to him, but in the end, she suffered a devastating defeat. Now, she felt genuine fear.

Zach’s eyes turned cold. “You’re more mature now! I apologize for acting impulsively and for what happened last time.”

“It’s okay… I’ve already forgotten!”

“Good… let’s pretend it never happened.”

Zach unlocked the car doors, and Madelyn swiftly escaped by opening the door and stepping

out.

foyer, she happened to see Jasmine coming downstairs wearing at charming purple pajama set. “Madelyn, just got back? Your dad has a business engagement tonight, so

had no appetite. When she saw Jasmine, images of Jasmine and Zach fooling. around in various places flooded her mind. She felt an intense repulsion,

to decline when Zach’s voice came from behind her.

at the office? Dinner is ready. I was bored, so

noticed Madelyn standing motionless, wearing a perplexed expression. A profound smile appeared on Jasmine’s face. “Madelyn… What are you standing there for? Come

escape, Madelyn

over three sets of silverware, and Madelyn took a seat next to

frita. I specifically learned how to make it from Rosario. Let’s

Jasmine offered and took a bite. “Thank you,

it, I’ll make

“Okay.”

Zach and asked, “Would you like some wine, Zach? Hayson brought an excellent bottle of red wine from outside yesterday. He’s not in

but her plate of Mediterranean rice was nearly empty.

rushed over and patted Madelyn on the back. “Don’t eat so fast, no one is going to snatch it from you.

dull pain from the coughing. “Rosario… could you please get me some

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