The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Everyone was present except for Leonardo. His attendance would elevate the event-his public appearances were rare, status in the art world was unparalleled.

and his

Serena, in the makeup room, applied the finishing touches. The scale of her setup outdid even Leonardo’s past exhibitions. Gazing at her reflection, satisfaction evident, she asked, “Is everything prepared as I requested?”

“Yes, Ms. Smith. Everything’s in order,” came the reply.

“Bring it here, let me have a look,” Serena instructed, her confidence unshaken. She was certain that Leonardo would take her on as his apprentice.

Serena’s eyes lingered on the antique painting the bodyguard had brought in. It was a genuine piece by a renowned artist, the very masterpiece Leonardo had long sought.

Holding this, Serena was convinced it would be impossible for Leonardo to turn down her request. In her mind, she reassured herself, ‘Everything is in place, just as planned.’

toddler moved quickly to Madelyn’s bed, gurgling “Mama.”

if he were about to plant a kiss on her, Zach, hands freshly wiped, scooped up Dalton, a playful yet envious tone in his voice, “You think you’re going to

toward the innocent

Jardin, it’s time to

used his free hand to tuck the blanket around Madelyn, his resolve clear, “I’ll reclaim what’s been taken from you.”

up Dalton in multiple layers, leaving him looking round and cherubic. As Dalton murmured, “Ma-Mama,” he lay against Zach’s shoulder, reaching out his hand as if trying to catch hold of something unseen,

in her haze of consciousness, wondered, ‘Who’s speaking?’

“Mama…”

was holding, Dalton, vanished into thin air. The only sound was his echoing voice. Panic surged through Madelyn’s thoughts as she frantically sought