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?’

took a deep breath. ‘Never mind, he won’t answer, and I’ll never comprehend his inner thoughts.’ With that in mind, she continued, “Someone

consequences of his actions, and she secretly wished for him to lead

my affection?” Zach countered. A blush crept up Madelyn’s cheeks, and

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

so late?” Madelyn swiftly explained, “I went out with Zach

from the couch. “Let’s have

went upstairs to call

was still absent from the gathering. Despite the unusual situation, none of them, including Madelyn, questioned

to be on the simpler side in terms of flavor. Recalling the sight 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 had bodyguards with them. How could she

Instead, she sat on the couch, absently flipping through a book. Jadie occupied a spot nearby, engrossed in watching TV.

Madelyn caught Zach’s gaze, 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 lantern drifted by a rare sight in Venturia,

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