Ethan was dressed in a gray shirt with a vest and held a suit jacket. Pinching his brow, he walked down, looking like he had not rested well last night. He was surprised to see Madelyn sitting at the dining table and leisurely having breakfast. Usually, she would have already left at this time. Madelyn greeted the just-arrived Ethan, “Good morning!”

“Morning. Why haven’t you left yet?” Ethan asked. Madelyn said casually, “I forgot to charge my phone and the alarm didn’t go off, so I overslept. But it’s okay, I’ve already taken leave for the class I missed. Do you want to have some breakfast? The oatmeal today is nice.”

Ethan raised his wrist and checked the time. “Alright,” he responded as he hung his suit jacket on the back of a chair and sat down.

After breakfast, Ethan drove Madelyn to school. She arrived just in time for the start of the next class. Ethan leaned over and helped Madelyn unfasten her seatbelt. Madelyn said, “Thanks, I’ll go now.”

dismissal time the same as usual? Do you need me to pick you up?” Madelyn told Ethan, “I don’t know either. After I withdrew from the Math Olympiad training class,

your class ends. I might have to work overtime tonight, and your school’s on my route home. Maybe we can go home together.” Madelyn

the car, Madelyn turned around again. Ethan looked at her and rolled down the car window. ”

her backpack, “Ethan, remember

to say this. ‘Even such a simple caring phrase from her makes me so happy.’ The warmth in Ethan’s eyes grew even more pronounced as he smiled.

thought she would be the latest one to

not far from her. She casually averted her gaze, and Jadie approached her with a bag of snacks. “How come you’re late today

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