Madelyn had a hard time holding up Forrest as they left the school. The Arnold family’s driver quickly drove up. Seeing Forrest in Madelyn’s arms, he got out of the car right away and helped her get Forrest inside.

“Why are you with him, Ms. Jent?” the driver asked. Madelyn frowned. “It’s a long story. Let’s just go home.” “I’m sorry, but Mrs. Arnold said that he can’t come to the Arnold residence without permission.” Madelyn remembered that rule and said, “Okay, let’s go to my place then.”

She put Forrest in the back seat and buckled him up. Then she got in the front and told the driver where to go. They pulled up to a small alley where she used to live, a building without an elevator. Madelyn and the driver helped Forrest up the stairs. \

key under the flowerpot, opened the door, and turned on the light. The house was surprisingly clean, and looked like someone had been staying there. There was even some half-eaten food on the table, covered

been staying here?’ Madelyn wondered. They helped Forrest into bed. The driver took Forrest’s shoes and socks off and tucked him in with a

Forrest lying on the bed. “I cannot care for him here. Does he have anyone else at home?” “Mrs. Arnold is

out. I can’t just leave him here alone,” Madelyn said, her mind racing. ‘Mrs. Arnold is so lovely and gentle but fragile. Forrest wouldn’t

reassured her. “Forrest will be okay. We should head back, though. If Ethan finds out,

the light and closed the door. Forrest was just a friend and nothing

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