Chapter 157

“Leyton, did you manage to see that truck?” Mr. Arnold asked.

Leyton looked down, saying, “I’m sorry. I couldn’t get a good look at it.”

Ethan’s tone turned icy in a flash. “I want the one responsible caught in three days.”

Leyton nodded. “Yes, sir.”

Jadie came over and held Madelyn’s hand, showing concern. “Madelyn, are you okay? Zach and I were planning a birthday party for you at home. If it weren’t for Rosario, neither of us would have known. I missed your last birthday, but not this one. I even got you a gift. But you weren’t around. Maybe we can celebrate the next one together.”

Madelyn’s expression turned distant, and she pulled her hand away. “You don’t need to go through all this trouble. You and Zach should head back. We’ll manage things here on our own.

on her, but

“Let’s not involve Mr. Arnold in our family issues. Remember what your dad said? You’re supposed to let me know whenever you run

tone instructive, “Alright, girls, get in the car. I’ll have a quick word with Mr. Arnold before driving you home.” He seemed to be holding back his frustration. He had warned Madelyn before he would teach her a lesson if

worry, Mr. Jardin, I’ll make

His gaze remained fixed on Madelyn.

think I’ll go home with Zach.” She thought to herself, ‘I have no

flashed in Ethan’s eyes. He reached out, gently patting her head, and spoke with a fond tone, “Give me a

nodded, her response a quiet “Sure,” before she turned and headed to Zach’s Audi. Being tactful, she took the

wait for you in

in the Audi, Madelyn stared out the window, unable to catch the

between Zach and Ethan.

Madelyn curiously. “Madelyn, that guy just now, he

what might transpire once they reached home. She lacked the strength to challenge Zach for

and she nervously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “I’m sorry! I was

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