Chapter 244

Madelyn spoke without holding back, unsure of how many ears were listening.

While she didn’t fully grasp what Forrest had experienced, she knew she must stand firmly by

his side in this moment.

Forrest had risked his life to save her. If he could selflessly protect her, why couldn’t she find the strength to stand up for him? Especially now, when Yvonne had unfairly struck him, causing doubt to cloud his usually confident demeanor.

With her books in hand, Madelyn exited the library alongside Forrest.

Yvonne shouted, “Wait!”

But their steps remained steadfast forward.

“Happy?” Zach’s tone turned frosty, catching Yvonne off guard.

bore into her, sending shivers down her spine. The once-warm library seemed to chill as Yvonne felt an icy atmosphere envelop her. It was a

you mean?” She stammered.

nothing and walked away, his pace

had to hurry to

into the car, Yvonne quickly took the passenger

without her.

fastened her seatbelt, but Zach didn’t start the car. He seemed lost in

out on me?” Her voice trembled slightly, a rare tone and manner

voice barely rose above a whisper, her eyes involuntarily meeting

He locked his eyes with her.

raced, his voice

don’t need to know. Your family matters aren’t mine to

a yawn. There was a subtle

eyes fell on the red mark from Forrest’s slap. Lacking any

handed him an ice pack to soothe

a heads-up when you’re done,” she remarked.

dining table, grabbed her backpack, and laid out her textbooks, Madelyn realized there was still

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