The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Chapter 439

Taking advantage of Kai’s momentary distraction while answering the phone, Lana hurriedly adjusted her skirt in humiliation. Her eyes welled up with tears as she pushed him away and fled the office.

Kai’s gaze followed Lana as she left. He walked to the desk, took a cigarette, and lit it. He attempted to soothe his inner turmoil. “Depends on the situation. Treatment usually involves medication and psychotherapy, but it mostly depends on the patient. If she can’t get through it herself, no matter how many pills she takes or how much therapy she undergoes, it won’t help. So, have you become soft-hearted?”

Kai laughed heartlessly. Without getting any response, he continued to mock Zach with reckless laughter. “I knew this day would come. Zach, don’t forget your purpose! Do you think you can back out now? You’ve been drugging Madelyn for twelve years. Even if you treat her well now, she won’t forgive you. Do I need to remind you of everything you’ve done to her? Once you release the bowstring, there’s no turning back. In fact, if you try to treat her differently now, she might retaliate instead.”

door

darkness beneath the door crack. The lights in her room were off. She had once again isolated herself from the outside world. Madelyn did nothing except huddle in the corner with her knees drawn up to her chest, staring blankly at the dark

sketch of a woman’s silhouette. She was wearing a dress, graceful

Madelyn heard her mother’s voice. It was as if she could see a faint glimmer, and a woman sat on

her face. “Mom, you’ve finally come to look for me. I’ve missed you so much. Mom,

long road ahead of you. Besides,

hand cautiously. She dared not to touch anything before her, fearing it might all be an illusion that would vanish