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 her. “Happy holidays.

gesture from me.”

a child anymore. You don’t have to do this.”

a child. Please accept it, or I’ll be

tone.

Agustin,” Madelyn said, accepting the gift. Zach took it from

silent glance before

examined the gift card in the elevator, unaware

cold edge, “Why didn’t you introduce me? Am I someone to be ashamed of?”

his icy tone, showing

simple five-dollar card, and ignored Zach’s

her cold hand in his, trying to warm it, his voice laced

with the gifts I give you?”

like an elder to me,” Madelyn

mother and had been a

stays, sharing many stories with

a wall, his gaze. intense. He asked, “What should

felt cornered under Zach’s scrutiny, Madelyn tried to

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