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.

but she avoided meeting his eyes

chimed in, his voice firm. “Let’s not involve Mr. Arnold in our family 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 before he would teach her

to behind him. “Don’t worry, Mr. Jardin, I’ll make sure

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

‘I have no choice now. I won’t be able to escape Zach’s control for now as long

in Ethan’s eyes. He reached out, gently patting her head, and spoke with a

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

wait for you in the car…”

the window, unable to catch the

and

Madelyn curiously. “Madelyn, that guy just now,

might transpire once

tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “I’m sorry! I was just concerned about you.”

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