“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.

from his suit pocket. “No

Jadie. Jadie smiled and said, “Go ahead and take it. Zach

soon, and to start a family next year.” After saying this, she unceremoniously pulled her

Zach’s envelope, and inside was a credit card. ‘What does he mean by this? ‘Madelyn

quickly scanned through her messages. Right at midnight, Ethan 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”

His voice, heavy with fatigue, came through the speaker. Madelyn answered, “No, I had my phone off all night, and I just read your message when I

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