Chapter 19

Madelyn had not seen Zach’s messages. Right now, there was not a single part of her body that did not ache, the pain piercing to her very bones. Through the haze, she could vaguely make out the hum of voices around her.

Lucky she was brought in when she was, or the outcome could have been unthinkable. Her fractured ribs have been reset. For the next few days, it’s best that she doesn’t leave the bed. A few days in hospital would be prudent…”

There was a moment of silence.

“Also, in terms of her diet, try to keep things light.”

“Alright, thank you, doctor.”

As the doctor departed, the man in the suit’s phone started to ring. The bodyguard promptly answered, respectfully addressing the caller.

“How is she?” The young voice from the other end was icy.

The bodyguard relayed Madelyn’s condition in meticulous detail. “That’s the situation, Miss Jent is out of danger now.”

“Find out who did this, quietly. Don’t alert anyone. In three days, bring me the culprit, whoever it is. They will pay.

you intend to

care

“Okay.”

back into unconsciousness. By the time Madelyn awoke again, three days had passed. Her injuries were severe. Several ribs broken, her wrist slashed, blood pooling around her, a severe blow to her head. When she was found, she was on the verge of shock. If she had not been discovered, she would have either died from the pain or

pm in the evening, Madelyn’s thoughts drifted. In her haze, she heard the sound

“My poor child…”

cleared, and she uttered in a weak voice, “Rosario…

every organ in her body had been smashed, her bones seemed shattered, the pain

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on the bed, taking hold of Madelyn’s hand gently, careful not to squeeze too hard. Tears welled

off, and Madelyn was indeed awakened by the pain. Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, mingling with her hair. ‘Am I being too dramatic? Even back then with terminal cancer, the doctors had said I

three months.‘

arrived swiftly, giving Madelyn a thorough examination. “Her wounds have been healing fairly well over these past few days. Try to keep her still as much as possible

eat now

food should be

“Thank you, doctor.”

instructions, the doctor left the room. Rosario, cautious not to disturb Madelyn unnecessarily, simply held her hand, gently brushing

tear from her cheek.

scared. I’m

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