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?”

his finger on the table, looking thoughtful. Then he turned to her

After a moment, she lowered her head and stammered, “Um… I’m sorry…” She stood up, accidentally dropping the spoon, and quickly picked

slung her backpack over her

too.

there.”

driver is waiting at the door. I’ll manage on my own.

“But Madelyn…!”

What was supposed to be a special time for them turned into a hurried and tense situation. He couldn’t help but feel that his impatience had

as he leaned his forehead on his hand, uncertain about

next steps to take.

rescued her from the Jent Residence. At his own

had simply wanted to take her out to change the atmosphere, to

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