Chapter 288

Ethan sipped his creamy oatmeal, pushing up the sleeves of his shirt and revealing a hint of a blue tattoo on his forearm. The intricate veins patterned across his skin, moving and curving as he ate, adding a touch of mystery and charm. “George, you’re here. Got something to say?”

“Yeah, it’s about Mrs. Arnold Sr….” George glanced at Madelyn briefly, seeming a bit uncertain about continuing.

Ethan prompted, “It’s alright.”

George had been pretty busy lately, handling things at the main mansion of the Arnold estate since the head butler there was on sick leave.

“Mrs. Arnold Sr. caught a cold recently and wants to see you, and also… Miss Jent!”

Madelyn focused on her creamy oatmeal, keeping her head down. When she heard those words, her face froze in surprise. She thought to herself, “Why does Ethan’s grandmother want to see me? Is it just because she’s sick, or is there something else?”

turned to her gently, “Would you like to go see my

her spoon and gripped her dress. After a moment, she lowered her head and stammered, “Um… I’m sorry…” She stood up, accidentally dropping the spoon, and quickly picked it up. “I’ll be late if I don’t go now. I should

her backpack over

quickly too. “I can drive

there.”

the door. I’ll manage on my own.

“But Madelyn…!”

more, Madelyn had already left. What was supposed to be a special time for them turned into a hurried and tense situation. He couldn’t help but feel

crept over him as he leaned his forehead on his hand,

next steps to take.

even after he had rescued her from the Jent Residence. At his own home, she retreated to her room, dedicating her time to studying, drawing, and reading. She mostly avoided

her out to

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