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.”

presented a gift card to her. “Happy holidays. Here’s

gesture from me.”

I’m not a child anymore. You don’t have

it, or I’ll

tone.

the gift. Zach took it from her as the

glance before

in the elevator, unaware of Zach’s growing displeasure until he spoke

you introduce me? Am I someone to be

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

card, a simple five-dollar

to warm it, his voice laced with frustration. “Why aren’t

the gifts I

like an elder to me,” Madelyn explained.

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

many stories with her.

Zach and Madelyn reached the parking lot, he suddenly cornered her against a wall, his gaze.

felt cornered under Zach’s scrutiny, Madelyn tried to deflect, “You’re being unreasonable!”