Dressed in a sharp suit, Zach approached Madelyn with a sure stride. Startled, she stepped back, and her shawl slipped off.

“You heard me?” she asked, voice trembling. “Zach, I’m not making it up; I swear, I saw my mom.”

Zach picked up the fallen shawl and placed it on the couch after brushing It off. He then took off his coat and draped it over Madelyn. After adjusting a few loose strands of her hair, he hugged her gently, “If you want to head home, we can. Kevin’s already booked our flight to Ventropolis for tomorrow.”

Madelyn nestled into Zach, feeling his steady heartbeat. She could not figure out why he seemed different; his eyes were lost in the night’s darkness. An unfamiliar scent clung to him. It unsettled her, but she did not move away. She had initially believed he was joking, but it became clear he was not.

By 8 a.m., they boarded a private jet. Zach cradled a sleepy Madelyn, her head on his lap. As he softly played with her hair, he would sometimes drop a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Kevin said, “I’ve arranged for the best therapist. They’ll be in Ventropolis by tonight.”

“Good,” Zach responded with a deep voice.

quickly sat

just took off. We’ll be there by 6 p.m. You

over her lap, “I’m not

to eat. Do you want me to have a

‘I get it.”

picked up a spoon and hesitantly tasted the food, not feeling particularly hungry. As she did, a bodyguard handed Zach a glass of

fingers tightening around the spoon, “Thanks, Zach, but milk and I don’t get

some water instead?”

handing her a bowl

it really upsets my

gently ran his fingers through her hair to comfort and soothe her. Madelyn slowly finished her meal and reluctantly drank all the milk under

restroom?” Madelyn asked hurriedly.

sick?” Zach asked with concern.

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