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.‘

shook his head, his voice edged with frost. “No need. I might

her call. It won’t be the first time she’s pulled such a stunt,‘ Zach thought, irritated by her actions

carrying shopping bags, walked around the front of the car, and opened the passenger door. Jadie stepped out,

“Zach, you

Madelyn. I can get

the shopping bags, not too heavy, filled with the latest designer clothes.” Alright, just remember to get some rest. Don’t wait up for

“I understand, Zach.”

ahead, I’ll watch you

Zach’s gaze. At that moment, her heart felt like a fawn had taken residence, bouncing wildly against her chest. The cool breeze did nothing to quell the warmth on her face. Ever since returning from her recovery abroad, their relationship, save

‘Zach and I…‘

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

slim.

for Zach were out 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

Zach are more than friendly…