“You guys go ahead. I’m almost ready. I just need to change my shoes.” Madelyn walked over to the shoe rack and slipped on a pair of white cashmere shoes. Downstairs, Hayson was already seated on the living room couch.

Today marked the Jent family’s customary event. While Hayson wasn’t as stringent with Zach, he had always held high expectations for Madelyn. However, since Jadie wasn’t directly adopted by Hayson, she was excused from certain Jent family customs. Madelyn approached Hayson and said warmly, “I wish you good health, safety, and happiness.”

“Thank you,” Hayson replied, handing her a gift card envelope. Madelyn took the envelope with both hands. “Thank you, Father,” she said, revealing a sincere smile.

envelope, Zach took out another envelope from his

Jadie smiled and said, “Go ahead and take it. Zach gave me too.” Madelyn accepted it, but Zach did not let go.

soon, and to start a family next year.” After saying this, she unceremoniously pulled her hand away. She did not even give him a second look before turning to

Zach’s envelope, and inside was a credit card. ‘What does he mean by this? ‘Madelyn thought, tossing it aside disdainfully. The idea of spending even a cent of his money made her stomach

had sent her a text. She had been asleep at that moment. Madelyn’s immediate response was to send him a text in return. Almost as soon as she hit the send” button, her phone buzzed with an incoming call from him. The sudden vibration caught

“No, I had my phone off all night, and I just

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