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?’

he won’t answer, and I’ll never comprehend his inner thoughts.’ With that in mind, she

actions,

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

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

are you returning so late?” Madelyn swiftly explained, “I went

from the

upstairs to

was still absent from the gathering. Despite the unusual situation, none of

the simpler side in terms of flavor. Recalling the sight of the basin of blood in a servant’s hands

her concerns. Some things were 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, engrossed in watching TV. Zach

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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