Chapter 40

Madelyn watched as Zach walked out of the room. After he closed the door, she pressed a hand against her racing heart, wondering, ‘Will he suspect anything now?’ She had dropped hints before, mentioning her plans to leave Ventropolis and move thousands of miles away to Lorville after the college entrance exams. She had also suggested that after graduating from university, she intended to teach in remote areas, so as not to interfere with his revenge against the Jent family.

In other words, she had told that Zach he could treat her as though she were already gone, banishing her from his life. She would never return once she left this home.

Glancing at the stain on the bedsheet, Madelyn let out a sigh. ‘Zach really knows how to hold a grudge. I just changed this bedsheet today. Does he want me to spend a night without any covers?’

The blankets in the cupboard hadn’t been washed or aired out for nearly six months, and Madelyn was allergic to dust. If she wrapped herself in those blankets, she was guaranteed a trip to the hospital. She couldn’t help but mutter, ‘This jerk really knows how to hold onto at grudge. He’s such a miser!’

wash it the next day. She grabbed a thick jacket to keep herself warm, turned off the lights, and lay down on the

headache or a stuffy nose. To her surprise, she also discovered a gray striped blanket draped over her, though she had no recollection of

room last night?” Madelyn’s face paled, and her head throbbed with intensity. ‘Lately, Zach has been making more frequent visits to my room. This is not a good sign. I distinctly remember locking the door, didn’t I?’ Impatiently, Madelyn tugged at

then, Rosario knocked on the door and entered. “Madelyn, quit lazing around. Mr.

taken aback. “My father is

He arrived with a woman, and…” Rosario’s expression grew complicated, but she quickly stifled it, refraining from saying anything further. “Hurry

Madelyn swiftly dressed, freshened up, and made her

with a clip and noticed that her usual spot at the dining table, the seat next to Hayson, had been taken by Jasmine. Meanwhile, Zach and Jadie occupied the

Jasmine. Madelyn’s steps faltered, and Rosario

had done so in her previous life. However, in that moment, she couldn’t help but feel a

displeased voice rang out, “Why are you just getting up now? What were you doing

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