Madelyn replied with a hint of mockery, “Is there anyone who wouldn’t be scared sitting next to a murderer?”

Zach thought, ‘So she does know fear. But if she truly knew fear, she wouldn’t have been so defiant, going out on dates with other guys.’

Madelyn contemplated, ‘He’s not defending himself. It seems like he did it. Well, what can’t he do? Even if it’s killing someone, he’s capable of it, flawlessly.’

She pressed on, “She was with you for a year. Aren’t you sad? How could you do that to her? She genuinely cared about you.” “Cared? Are you jealous?” He spoke in an even tone.

Madelyn’s gaze remained fixed on him, as if she was looking at an emotionless entity. With that question, she wasn’t just inquiring about Julia; she was asking for herself too. She wanted to know how it felt to have taken the life of someone he once had feelings for. Did he ever regret it? Did he feel remorse for his actions? Did he ever truly care about Julia?’

deep breath. ‘Never mind, he won’t answer, and I’ll never comprehend his inner thoughts.’ With that in mind,

his actions, and she secretly

to win my affection?” Zach countered. A blush crept up Madelyn’s cheeks, and she didn’t respond. She could feel his gaze on

the car came to a stop, and both of them stepped out. Zach locked the car and retrieved some fireworks from the trunk

eyes landed on Madelyn. “Why are you returning so late?” Madelyn swiftly explained, “I went out with Zach to buy a few

from the couch. “Let’s

went upstairs to call

settled herself on Hayson’s left side. As they began to eat, Jasmine was

of the basin of blood in a servant’s hands that day, she wondered, ‘Is Jasmine hurt? But she went on vacation with Hayson, and they

better left unexamined. That night, Madelyn didn’t retreat to her room. Instead, she sat on the couch, absently flipping through a book. Jadie occupied a spot nearby,

which made her feel uneasy. She stood up, set the book down, and strolled to the kitchen. Opening the refrigerator, she spotted the milk but decided to opt for a cup of hot water instead. Outside the window, a sky

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