‘But it doesn’t matter now,’ Madelyn felt that Zach’s so-called “feelings” for her were just

something temporary. He seemed upset that she didn’t like him anymore, so he did those things

to her.

Those feelings weren’t really love; they were more like being controlling. She thought, ‘Maybe… in

this new life, he could fall for Cecilia again. So, even if we end up together as a couple again, he’ll

just leave me behind once he loses interest in me.’

That was why, this time around, no matter how many girls Zach liked, Madelyn had already

decided not to fall for him again. Even if she ended up feeling lonely for the rest of her life, she

wouldn’t repeat the same mistakes she made before.

At The Deli, Zach had requested a private room, but Madelyn was worried he might try something

waiter, “We don’t

the waiter, “Main hall it is, as she

this way, please,”

window in

Zach.

waiter brought over some sparkling

“Thank you,” Madelyn said.

the food didn’t seem too special. He remarked,

go ahead and order whatever

Madelyn picked up the

a few dishes she

waiter jotted it down, “Miss, you’ve ordered only three dishes. Is that going

both of you?”

wants, so he can order what he likes

“Sure,” the waiter nodded.

in food was different from Madelyn’s – he ordered a few spicy

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waiter had left, Zach asked, “Still

him. “I went to the mall with you, and now I’m

want? I told you from the start that I’m not a threat to you. If you

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