The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 57

When Madelyn slipped her feet into her slippers and hopped out of bed, she discovered her ankle had fully healed. She hadn’t even noticed when Zach had left the previous night, as she had been fast asleep. By the time she woke up, it was already the next day.

The memory of Jasmine stumbling out of Zach’s room, clearly drunk, gnawed at Madelyn’s nerves. Grabbing her backpack, she deliberately took her time descending the stairs.

Stepping lightly, Madelyn scanned the vacant living room. Surprisingly, there wasn’t a soul in sight today. She quickly snatched a few slices of toast from the dining table, planning to make a quick escape. Just then, Rosario emerged from the kitchen, declaring, “Silly child, you’re in your own home. Why are you sneaking around? Sit down and have breakfast. I’ll go upstairs to call Mr. Jardin.”

Madelyn hastily responded, “I’ll just have something light for breakfast today. I have an unfinished practice test, and I need to go to school to complete it. Rosario… I’ll eat this and then be on my way!”

“Madelyn, that won’t give you proper nutrition,” Rosario protested.

Madelyn remained silent.

fetched a fresh carton of milk from the refrigerator. However, upon returning, she realized

was fastening his tie, his arm. draped in a black suit as

slices for breakfast and left. She even forgot to take the milk. She’s growing up, and such meager meals

as he caught a glimpse of the departing car through the

having a light breakfast, Zach

appeared for breakfast. Worried that something might be wrong, she headed upstairs with a breakfast tray in hand, making her way to Jasmine’s room on the third floor. Pushing open the

her nightgown and hair soaked. Gently touching Jasmine’s forehead, Rosario realized it was burning with fever. It was evident that Jasmine was suffering from a high temperature. Acting swiftly, she

reassured, “It’s nothing serious, just a common cold accompanied by a fever. I’ll prescribe some medication for her to take over the next few days, and she’ll

night began to assemble, and she inwardly cursed, ‘Zach nearly did me in. He’s really crazy!’ Throughout the years she had spent with Zach, she had always held the belief that, even if she couldn’t surpass Jadie in his heart, she still held

appeared to have stumbled

Gurgle…

Madelyn’s stomach rumbled, drawing unwanted attention. The meager breakfast she had eaten was no longer enough, and her hunger

front of her, Serena discreetly pulled out a small snack from her drawer and swiftly placed it on Madelyn’s desk. Shielding her face with a book to