Zach didn’t touch the late-night snacks on the table, but he didn’t reach for them. Instead, he opened an unfinished file and kept working. Aren’t these problems from the last semester? You’re part of the Math Olympiad team already. You can handle these, right? If you can’t, they might remove you from the team.”

He added, “If you’re having trouble with your studies, should I find you a tutor?” When Jadie heard his words, her heart sank. ‘Does he also think I’m not as good as Madelyn? I’m not pretty like her, and my family and grades aren’t as good either?’

Zach’s voice grew stern. “I’ve never thought that about you. When did you start feeling this way?” Jadie said, “But it’s true. When I’m around her, I feel like I’m not as good. At school, people always see me as the adopted member of the Jent family. Even my friends only got close to me because of Madelyn!”

Zach reached out and gently touched her long hair. “Jadie, you’re you, and Madelyn is Madelyn. You don’t need to compare yourself to her. To me, you’re amazing. It’s late; don’t stress too much. Get some rest.’ Jadie asked, “And what about you?”

“Zach, you haven’t rested for days. The future assets of the Jent family will all belong to Madelyn! Why are you pushing yourself so hard for

expression darkened, and he sternly warned, “Who told you these things? Who put these ideas in your head?” Jadie was taken aback, “I’m sorry, I was just worried about you and didn’t want to see you so exhausted.” Zach’s tone grew sharper, “Enough!

closed the door, and felt shaken by the

told Madelyn that Hayson would take Jasmine back to the Jent residence,

George replied, “It’s all Mr. Arnold’s instructions. He’s going on a business trip to Marisburg tomorrow for a week. This

prepared many gifts that required three whole cars to fit. Madelyn silently

Hayson smiled warmly, as his palm sweaty. He walked up with a smile and said, “Zach has told me about Madelyn’s situation. I appreciate you all taking care of Madelyn these

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