Chapter 57

When Madelyn slipped her feet into her slippers and hopped out of bed, she discovered her ankle had fully healed. She hadn’t even noticed when Zach had left the previous night, as she had been fast asleep. By the time she woke up, it was already the next day.

The memory of Jasmine stumbling out of Zach’s room, clearly drunk, gnawed at Madelyn’s nerves. Grabbing her backpack, she deliberately took her time descending the stairs.

Stepping lightly, Madelyn scanned the vacant living room. Surprisingly, there wasn’t a soul in sight today. She quickly snatched a few slices of toast from the dining table, planning to make a quick escape. Just then, Rosario emerged from the kitchen, declaring, “Silly child, you’re in your own home. Why are you sneaking around? Sit down and have breakfast. I’ll go upstairs to call Mr. Jardin.”

Madelyn hastily responded, “I’ll just have something light for breakfast today. I have an unfinished practice test, and I need to go to school to complete it. Rosario… I’ll eat this and then be on my way!”

“Madelyn, that won’t give you proper nutrition,” Rosario protested.

Madelyn remained silent.

take the milk with you. In a rush, she fetched a fresh carton of milk from the refrigerator. However, upon returning, she realized that Madelyn had

then, a voice came from upstairs. “What’s going on?” Zach was fastening his tie, his arm. draped in a black

of toast slices for breakfast and left. She even

gaze deepened as he caught a glimpse of the departing car through

a light breakfast, Zach quickly returned

breakfast tray in hand, making her way to Jasmine’s room on the third floor. Pushing open the door, she

nightgown and hair soaked. Gently touching Jasmine’s forehead, Rosario realized it was burning with fever. It

an examination. Removing the stethoscope, the doctor reassured, “It’s nothing serious, just a common cold accompanied by a fever. I’ll

cursed, ‘Zach nearly did me in. He’s really crazy!’ Throughout the years she had spent with Zach, she had always held the belief that, even if she couldn’t surpass Jadie

have

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