Madelyn washed all the jujubes she had in her pocket, placing them neatly on the coffee table. Switching on the television, she curled up with a bowl of jujubes, lost in the enjoyment of her favorite treat.

Rosario came out from tidying up the kitchen and immediately frowned at Madelyn lounging on the couch in her grimy clothes. Raising her hand as if to swat at her, she chided, “You little scamp, I just changed that couch cover today, and you’ve already managed to dirty it. Go back to your room and change your clothes before you come back down.”

Madelyn, barefoot on the cool floor, dodged Rosario’s faux attack, hiding behind the couch with a giggle. “Can I get changed later, Rosario? I’m so tired. I just want to lie down for a while.”

“You and your shenanigans. If Mr. Jardin sees your uncouth manners, you’re bound to be punished again. Madelyn, be a good girl and go back to your room.”

“Can I finish this episode first, pretty please? There are only ten more minutes left.” Madelyn cooed sweetly at Rosario.

You have exams coming up, and you’re still watching TV. I’m turning it off. Go

Rosario has

Zach have been able to take Jadie out to live as he wished? Then I could have lived happily by myself in this

“Mr. Jardin, you’re back

came back to pick up some documents. I’ll take Jadie over later.

their conversation. To her surprise,

focus more on your studies. Aren’t you preparing for exams? I’ll check in on your progress when I

was aware that he was very busy. With only 24 hours in a day, apart from eating and sleeping, he scarcely had the time to waste on her. If he did have the spare time, he would only spend

understand something, I’ll ask

and even Rosario found Madelyn’s behavior offbeat.

help but ask, “M-Madelyn…

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