Chapter 49

“Of course not. How could I ever find you annoying when you care about me?” Madelyn tried

to reassure Zach.

Zach’s eyes wandered over Madelyn’s loose and visibly ill-fitting clothes. He hadn’t seen her in that particular outfit before, and it appeared to be men’s clothing, so he asked, “Not wearing your school uniform today?”

Madelyn glanced down at her attire, realizing her oversight. “I-I did wear it… But the buttons. were broken. I borrowed this outfit from someone else, and I have to return it later.”

“So, it’s a men’s outfit?”

Madelyn nodded, choosing not to hide the truth. “Yes.”

trace of emotion in his eyes, even a hint of coldness.

He’s just

continued, “It’s not a problem if you’re in a relationship now. It’s normal for young people to develop feelings for others

and guarded. She remained alert, sensing that even the slightest lapse in her vigilance could lead her

parked the car in the garage. A surge of anticipation coursed through

surprise, Zach approached her, his masculine presence enveloping her senses. The fragrance of camellias emanated from him, further heightening her unease. “I-Is

his thumb brushing against her soft lips, leaving a delicate trace of pink on his fingertips. Madelyn

apply lipstick?”

recent days, she had consciously avoided provoking him and had attempted to keep her distance. Yet, she couldn’t fathom what she might have done to earn his sudden interest. Within moments, she mentally retraced her steps, analyzing her actions, but she couldn’t

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afraid of me?” Zach’s question

forming a faint arch. “No, why would I be afraid of you? I… like

a glimmer of amusement dancing in his

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