The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Max Charming

Chapter 1012

After Madelyn left the banquet hall with Zach, she withdrew her hand from his arm. They unexpectedly

came across someone in the elevator.

“Agustin?” Madelyn expressed surprise.

“Madelyn?” Agustin recognized her and then noticed Zach. “And who is this?”

Zach remained silent, his expression unreadable, waiting for Madelyn’s response.

Madelyn did not introduce Zach but instead redirected the conversation. “Agustin, what are you doing

here? Weren’t you in Marisburg?”

“I’ve been dealing with some heart issues, so I came for a checkup. I’m just heading back to my hotel to

rest. How about you? Are you feeling better?” Agustin inquired.

Madelyn nodded, offering a smile. “Much better, thank you.”

a gift card to

gesture from me.”

a child anymore. You

eyes, you’ll always be a child. Please accept it, or I’ll be offended,” Agustin insisted with a

tone.

you, Agustin,” Madelyn said, accepting the gift. Zach took it from her as the elevator doors opened.

a brief, silent glance

elevator, unaware of Zach’s growing displeasure until he

introduce me? Am I someone to be ashamed

adjusted the suit jacket on Madelyn despite his icy tone, showing concern for her

looked at the gift card, a simple five-dollar card, and ignored Zach’s

her cold hand in his, trying to warm it, his voice laced with frustration. “Why

the gifts I give

He’s like an elder to me,” Madelyn explained.

was a close friend of Madelyn’s mother and had been a comforting presence during

sharing many

and Madelyn reached the parking lot, he suddenly cornered her against a wall, his gaze. intense. He asked, “What should you call

Zach’s scrutiny, Madelyn tried to deflect, “You’re