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.

of icy determination shining within them. “Notify the police. station. Those three individuals are not to be released without

“Yes, sir.”

reply from Ethan, and she decided not to send another message. ‘I suppose that young man wasn’t Ethan after all. If he were,

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 practicing was one she had played countless times in her previous

Madelyn’s fingers were a bit sore from playing the piano for such a long time. When the

aback to see that it

Zach.

mix of apprehension and 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 mind. ‘Why is he here? Is he coming to confront me? But back at the hospital, I pretended not to see

sit in the back. However,

I

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. Additionally, a different fragrance filled the air, signaling that Zach had added at bottle of anti-nausea

out the window, trying to

staying

is staying at school? How could he bear to do that?’ Madelyn was somewhat surprised. She asked, “Why is Jadie staying

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