The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

“Are you leaving?” Madelyn’s voice rang out. Ethan’s eyes met hers, momentarily devoid of emotion. But as they trailed to her bandaged hand, a shadow of concern passed over his face. “…Our engagement will continue,” he said slowly, choosing his words.

“I was the one who proposed. To abruptly call it off now would tarnish my family’s reputation. But,” he hesitated, “I can’t promise it will last indefinitely. From now on, your world is limited to school and home.”

Madelyn remained silent, her eyes fixed on him. Without a word, she moved to the table and gently placed the envelope she held onto its surface.

In a calm tone, she said, “Your car broke down. It’s in need of repairs. Your servant retrieved this envelope from inside.” She paused. “Maybe consider drinking less. I’m heading to my room.”

She began to walk away when Ethan’s voice stopped her. “Wait.”

Madelyn turned around. “Did you need something else?”

Ethan asked. “It’s your personal property,” she responded, eyes unwavering. “I have no right to

your invitation. Open it.” For

Madelyn unfolded

slid out a set of photographs. Ethan scrutinized her, expecting shock or despair. Instead, he was met with an unsettling serenity. He

reason for your recent absences?” She glanced at the photographs, then back to him. “I happened to see one of these when it fell earlier. My first thought? That you were trying to dig into my past, to uncover things perhaps best left

explanations? But you chose silence, Ethan. Does

of trust, our relationship stands on shaky ground. If you wish to postpone our engagement, so be it. But this

edge. “There are things I’d never lie to you about, and in return,

if something was slipping away, something he

continued, “Whether it’s my fault or some other reason, if you want to cancel the engagement, go ahead. Prof. Monet has an opportunity to teach at the Paris Art Academy for three months

not just anyone could land such an opportunity. Internally, Madelyn had