The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Chapter 154

“But…” Madelyn hesitated, her eyes fixed on Ethan who was pulling out a small black velvet box from his pocket. With a careful touch, he unveiled a pendant in the shape of a crescent moon its translucent whiteness seemed to emit an otherworldly glow. The silver chain it hung from sparkled like distant stars.

Drawing closer, Ethan’s hopeful expression met resistance as Madelyn gently pushed him away. “It’s too precious,” she murmured.

Ethan looked disappointed as he said, “I designed this necklace for you. Today marks not only your birthday but also our first official meeting. Could you not turn a friend down?”

The necklace was undeniably flawlessly crafted, so intricate that no one could resist its charm.

Ethan’s gaze was intense. Despite her reservations, Madelyn found herself unable to refuse. Finally, she relented, her voice softening, “I just… I don’t have anything to give you in return.”

here today is gift enough

her grip on her dress,

accept it!’ Ethan had always reminded himself to let things go with the flow, not to rush.

strand of her hair. He

always recoiled from such proximity – perhaps a lingering self-preservation instinct, or echoes from her previous life’s

Madelyn to shift uncomfortably. “Is it… Is it in

he secured the silver clasp. The pendant, resembling a crescent moon, now rested against her chest, mirroring his perception of her pure and radiant like the moonlight that had guided him through his darkest times. Unlike the harsh glare of the sun, it was soft and soothing, enough to calm his inner turmoil and dispel the

empty, and the clock was inching toward nine. Usually, the curfew hovered between eight-thirty and nine o’clock, a precaution set by Hayson to keep Madelyn safe. It made sense though, considering, as Kevin had pointed out, the Jent family had quite

her distracted demeanor. “What’s on your mind? If you’re worried about getting in trouble when we get back, I’ll talk to your dad on your behalf. Or are you feeling tired? You can take a nap,

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back. “Nah, I’m