Chapter 48

Ethan’s car happened to be heading in the opposite direction when he saw the traffic light ahead turn red. Just then, he received a message from Madelyn: [Ethan, where are you?]

Ethan always kept his phone close to him, eagerly anticipating her messages. Whenever he saw her message, he would respond promptly. However, this time he made a deliberate decision to turn off his phone.

George glanced at the rearview mirror. “Is that a message from Ms. Jent? Has she discovered something?”

“Probably… but I don’t want to deceive her,” Ethan neither confirmed nor denied. He wished to wait a little longer, until he could stand on his own two feet once again. Then, she would see him in his entirety, rather than as a broken and disabled man.

George added, “Maybe she wouldn’t mind, though?”

“It’s not about whether she minds or not. I mind. Let’s head back home!” Ethan wearily closed his eyes. The recent incident had been a close call. Fortunately, he had purposely lingered near the hospital entrance. If he had left at that moment, he couldn’t bear to think about what might have happened to Madelyn.

glint of icy determination shining within them. “Notify the

“Yes, sir.”

reply from Ethan, and she decided not to send another message. ‘I suppose that

reached the piano training center located in Skyrise Tower. She had chosen one-on-one private lessons for a more focused learning experience. Moreover, the particular piece she was

a bit sore from playing the piano for such a long time. When the car arrived

to see that it wasn’t Jordan,

Zach.

curiosity, Madelyn hesitated for a moment before approaching the car. She couldn’t help but wonder about Zach’s unexpected presence. Questions raced through her

sit in the back. However, as she opened the car door, she heard

air, “Madelyn, I am

As she settled in, her eyes were drawn to the spot where she had. previously placed her belongings, only to find it now occupied by a pair of adorable bobblehead dolls-a boy and a girl. Instantly, she recognized them as Jadie’s favorite. decorations.

out the window, trying to maintain her composure. “Do

staying

to do that?’ Madelyn was somewhat surprised. She

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