Chapter 81

Zach was contemplating where she might be hiding. However, before long, Jadie’s voice broke the silence, directing Zach’s attention to a figure standing near a large truck. “Zach, look! It’s Madelyn,” Jadie exclaimed, her voice tinged with both surprise and concern.

Slowing down the vehicle, Zach saw Madelyn getting into the vehicle.

“Goodness gracious, why is Madelyn leaving with strangers? Has something happened to her? Should we contact the police?” Jadie’s words tumbled out in a rush, her concern palpable.

Zach averted his eyes, a contemplative silence enveloping him as he focused on the task of driving. “No need,” he finally replied, his voice subdued.

“Are you saying we should we just leave her be like that?”

Zach remained silent, his attention steadfastly fixed on the road ahead.

As the truck accelerated, its tires kicking up a cloud of dust, the distance between them and Madelyn swiftly expanded. Jadie could sense the car picking up speed, and a part of her longed for Zach to slow down, if only for a moment. Yet, she understood that he was determined to pursue the truck, leaving her no choice but to endure the increasingly intense ride.

red light, racing through the intersection. Yet, as he skillfully maneuvered around the corner,

at Zach in a panic only to see his eyes

mind swirled with a blend of frustration and suspicion. ‘Madelyn Jent, what kind of games are

rearview mirror, her heart pounding with a sense of relief.

wanted to leave. She had learned a lesson on the matter of Jadie. So,

to be

lied to them that she had

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found herself standing

Madelyn embarked on her solitary path. Relying on her memory, she navigated through the desolate streets, which emitted a noxious odor emanating

she found a very familiar sign and stopped in front of

no elevators in this building, and she had to take

lost a slipper and so she limped as she walked, and her knees

hurt a little.

the house number she was

key under the

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