Chapter 27

Following one another, they stepped into the study, Zach closing the door behind them. The tension in the room was thick enough to touch, enveloping them.

Hayson lit a couple of candles in the room, creating an almost sacred ambiance. “Made some new friends recently?”

The sudden question caught Madelyn off guard, her breath hitching as her heart pounded in her chest. “Y–Yes… Father, have I done something wrong?”

Hayson took a seat at his desk, his gaze fixed on her as Zach stood by his side. “Madelyn, do I frighten you?”

Madelyn lowered her gaze, weighing her words before she meekly replied, “No… it’s just that you’re often too strict. I’m afraid of making mistakes and being punished.”

This was unexpected. Hayson studied her carefully. His daughter was changing. The brashness of her youth was fading. “When did you become acquainted with the Arnolds?”

nature, if something has gone wrong, he wouldn’t just stand by. The only explanation for his questioning… could it be that Ethan is

decided to be

a few days ago. He lives next door. We chatted a bit under the jujube tree in

The Arnolds are in Southern Haven

continued. “His name is Ethan. Honestly, he’s a good guy,

“I’m just worried about you. The Jent family has many eyes on it, and I don’t want

understand, Father. I’ll be

invite your friend over

something, Madelyn simply nodded

“Go home now.”

study, closing the door

you think about

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