The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 288

Ethan sipped his creamy oatmeal, pushing up the sleeves of his shirt and revealing a hint of a blue tattoo on his forearm. The intricate veins patterned across his skin, moving and curving as he ate, adding a touch of mystery and charm. “George, you’re here. Got something to say?”

“Yeah, it’s about Mrs. Arnold Sr….” George glanced at Madelyn briefly, seeming a bit uncertain about continuing.

Ethan prompted, “It’s alright.”

George had been pretty busy lately, handling things at the main mansion of the Arnold estate since the head butler there was on sick leave.

“Mrs. Arnold Sr. caught a cold recently and wants to see you, and also… Miss Jent!”

Madelyn focused on her creamy oatmeal, keeping her head down. When she heard those words, her face froze in surprise. She thought to herself, “Why does Ethan’s grandmother want to see me? Is it just because she’s sick, or is there something else?”

Ethan tapped his finger on the table, looking thoughtful. Then he turned to her gently, “Would you like to go see my grandma?”

lowered her head and stammered, “Um… I’m sorry…” She stood up, accidentally dropping the spoon, and quickly picked it up. “I’ll be late if I don’t go now. I

slung her backpack over her

quickly too. “I can drive you there.”

waiting at the door. I’ll

“But Madelyn…!”

had already left. What was supposed to be a special time for them turned into a hurried and tense situation. He couldn’t help but feel that his impatience had made her uncomfortable.

leaned his forehead on his hand, uncertain about the next

his own home, she retreated to her room, dedicating her time to studying, drawing, and reading.

to change

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more.

breath, Ethan decided, “You go