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.

Zach’s unwavering gaze on her, but she avoided meeting his

Arnold in our family issues. Remember what your

you home.” He seemed to be holding back his frustration. He had warned Madelyn

pulled Madelyn to behind him. “Don’t worry, Mr. Jardin, I’ll

fixed on Madelyn. “Madelyn, be at good girl, okay? Get in the

Ethan and said, “Ethan… I think I’ll go home with Zach.” She thought to herself, ‘I have no choice now. I won’t be able to escape

patting her head, and spoke with a fond tone, “Give me a call once you’re back

response a quiet “Sure,” before she turned and headed to Zach’s Audi.

I’ll wait for you in the car…” said

out the window, unable to catch the

between Zach and Ethan.

guy just

Madelyn shut her eyes. She dreaded what might transpire once they reached home. She lacked the strength to challenge Zach

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

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