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.”

Agustin replied, then presented a gift card to her. “Happy holidays. Here’s

gesture from me.”

not a child anymore. You don’t have

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

tone.

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

a brief, silent glance before Zach led

elevator, unaware

me? Am I someone

Madelyn despite his icy tone, showing concern for her

card, a simple five-dollar card, and ignored Zach’s annoyance.

took her cold hand in his, trying to warm it, his voice laced with frustration. “Why aren’t you

gifts I give you?”

different, Zach. He’s like an

friend of Madelyn’s mother and had been a comforting

many stories

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

scrutiny, Madelyn tried to deflect, “You’re being unreasonable!”

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