The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Chapter 18

“Yes, when our driver went to pick up Miss Jent today, she didn’t come out of the school. I’ve checked all her usual after–school activities, and she didn’t show up anywhere. I’ve already called the police. Mr. Jardin, what do we do? Nothing could’ve happened to her, could it?” Rosario’s voice was steeped in worry.

Zach handled the steering wheel while punching numbers on his phone. “It shouldn’t have. Madelyn called me a little while ago, and I missed her call. I’m going to start by checking out her favorite spots. Once I find her, I’ll let you know.”

“Alright, alright.”

Rosario hung up, and Zach set his phone aside. Jadie, overhearing their conversation, was alarmed. “How could Madelyn just vanish? Do you think something happened to her?”

“Most likely, she’s gone off somewhere without telling anyone. You don’t need to worry. I’ll drop you off first.”

“I can come with you to look for Madelyn, Zach.‘

voice edged with frost. “No need. I might know

a stunt,‘ Zach thought, irritated by her actions but knowing

around the front of the car, and opened the passenger door. Jadie

“Zach, you

go find Madelyn. I can get up to my apartment on

the latest designer clothes.” Alright, just remember to get some

“I understand, Zach.”

I’ll

chest. The cool breeze did nothing to quell the warmth on her face. Ever since returning from her recovery abroad, their relationship, save for the intimate parts, felt akin to a normal

‘Zach and I…‘

could not bear to think about it. With Madelyn in the picture,

slim.

of dependency or genuine affection. Zach had been her only family throughout her life. They had weathered the toughest of times, sleeping rough on the streets, fighting off vagabonds–they had

my feelings for Zach are more than friendly… Does Zach