The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 157

“Leyton, did you manage to see that truck?” Mr. Arnold asked.

Leyton looked down, saying, “I’m sorry. I couldn’t get a good look at it.”

Ethan’s tone turned icy in a flash. “I want the one responsible caught in three days.”

Leyton nodded. “Yes, sir.”

Jadie came over and held Madelyn’s hand, showing concern. “Madelyn, are you okay? Zach and I were planning a birthday party for you at home. If it weren’t for Rosario, neither of us would have known. I missed your last birthday, but not this one. I even got you a gift. But you weren’t around. Maybe we can celebrate the next one together.”

Madelyn’s expression turned distant, and she pulled her hand away. “You don’t need to go through all this trouble. You and Zach should head back. We’ll manage things here on our own.

gaze on her, but she

issues. Remember what your dad said? You’re supposed to let me know whenever you run into

you home.” He seemed to be holding back his frustration. He had warned Madelyn

him. “Don’t worry, Mr. Jardin, I’ll make sure Madelyn gets home

His gaze remained fixed on Madelyn. “Madelyn, be at good girl, okay?

I’ll go home with Zach.” She thought to herself, ‘I have no choice now.

sadness flashed in Ethan’s eyes. He reached out, gently patting her head, and spoke with a fond tone, “Give

quickly nodded, her response a quiet “Sure,” before she turned and headed to Zach’s Audi. Being tactful, she took the rear seat, so Jadie could take the

I’ll wait for you in

the Audi, Madelyn stared out the window, unable

Zach and

just now, he

Madelyn shut her eyes. She dreaded what might transpire once they

nervously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “I’m sorry! I