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.‘

his head, his voice edged with frost. “No need.

ways is used to getting what she wants, probably just annoyed that I ignored her call. It won’t be the first time she’s pulled such a stunt,‘ Zach thought, irritated by her actions but knowing he would be the one who would have to take the initiative. He

bags, walked around the front of the car, and opened the passenger door. Jadie stepped out, a vision in her light blue floral dress, long hair cascading over her shoulders, a tall and graceful silhouette under

“Zach, you

go find Madelyn. I can get up to my apartment

with the latest designer clothes.” Alright, just remember to get some rest. Don’t wait

“I understand, Zach.”

I’ll watch you

the heat rising in her cheeks, Jadie turned away under 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 for the intimate parts, felt akin to a normal couple’s–eating meals together, saying goodnight

‘Zach and I…‘

bear to think about it. With Madelyn in the picture, her chances with

slim.

genuine affection. Zach had been her only family throughout her life. They had weathered the

feelings for Zach are

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