The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Chapter 24

Having been in the hospital for the better part of a month, Madelyn made good use of her time. While nursing her injuries, she diligently completed several test papers. Even amid his busy schedule, Zach would visit, review her work, and patiently explain any mistakes. During his downtime, he downloaded a few leisure games on her phone–the latest releases from his company. But Madelyn rarely indulged in these games, devoting most of her time to studying. The upcoming exam was her only best chance to leave the Jent family–to escape the strife between Zach and Hayson.

Zach helped Madelyn with the discharge procedures. There was still a dull ache in her chest, but it had significantly improved. Her wounds had scabbed over, new skin tissue peeking out underneath. It was healing but a bit itchy.

The time Zach was willing to waste on her was nothing more than a performance for Hayson. To the world, Zach was merely a dog that Hayson kept at his side. But only Madelyn knew the truth–that Zach was like a cunning wolf lurking in the darkness, a beast capable of striking a deadly blow at any time. Every action, every word, all carefully calculated. His kindness was never given freely.

the Audi parked outside. Inside, Jadie was already seated in the backseat behind the co–driver’s seat. Even through the car window, Madelyn could feel Jadie’s tension radiating off

the driver’s door. Catching Madelyn’s gaze, he seemed to sense her hesitation and offered an explanation, “Since you’re being discharged today, we can take Jadie home with us to celebrate, and

the co–driver’s seat. Her eyes fell on a sticker there,

at what I’ve done! Co–driver exclusive to Madelyn! I used to think it was a way to proclaim Zach’s ownership to everyone. People must have found it amusing, and why wouldn’t they? In Zach’s

around.‘

in abruptly, a whiff of camellia fragrance mixed with faint tobacco scent filling the air. It was a scent she was familiar with–Jadie’s perfume of choice. was camellia. Seeing him approach, Madelyn almost instinctively shied away, a flicker of panic

undercurrent seeping through the tranquility. Only Zach, occasionally casting glances into the

feeling unwell?”

she had the tact not