The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Chapter 856

Zach’s lips curved into a subtle smirk.

Madelyn looked around at the photos she had just set up, feeling quite pleased. “Weren’t you heading to the office?” she asked.

“Why can’t I spend some time at home with you?” Zach asked, reaching out and gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. “Does it still hurt?”

Despite trying to remain calm, Madelyn was taken aback by Zach’s forward comments. Her cheeks turned a shade of pink, and she gently pushed his hand away. “Thanks for asking,” she said with a hint of coolness. “I’m doing much better now.”

Zach raised an eyebrow at her response, “Still not used to me, huh?”

Zach’s outburst took Madelyn by surprise. Keeping her cool, she said, “If you care about me, a ‘thank you’ is appropriate, right? Don’t dump your outside frustrations on me.”

against the wall. His eyes showed clear irritation, “When will you start thinking?

already had that? What more do you want from me?” She felt uneasy under

‘She’s good at

not help, “Okay, I get it. If you don’t like something, I won’t mention it.” Wanting to shift the focus,

her eyes to widen. Grasping his shirt collar, she

“Later for what?”

Madelyn realized she might have misunderstood his intentions. Zach reached into the cupboard to retrieve a well-used ointment as she sat in his lap. He squeezed a little ointment onto his hand and raised the hem of her

it doesn’t hurt,” she

worry,” Zach replied

the next second, he was already kissing her and made further advances. His breathing grew uneven. After a brief