The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

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Chapter 24

Having been in the hospital for the better part of a month, Madelyn made good use of her time. While

nursing her injuries, she diligently completed several test papers. Even amid his busy schedule, Zach

would visit, review her work, and patiently explain any mistakes. During his downtime, he downloaded

a few leisure games on her phone–the latest releases from his company. But Madelyn rarely indulged

in these games, devoting most of her time to studying. The upcoming exam was her only best chance

to leave the Jent family–to escape the strife between Zach and Hayson.

Zach helped Madelyn with the discharge procedures. There was still a dull ache in her chest, but it had

significantly improved. Her wounds had scabbed over, new skin tissue peeking out underneath. It was

healing but a bit itchy.

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The time Zach was willing to waste on her was nothing more than a performance for Hayson. To the

world, Zach was merely a dog that Hayson kept at his side. But only Madelyn knew the truth–that Zach

was like a cunning wolf lurking in the darkness, a beast capable of striking a deadly blow at any time.

Every action, every word, all carefully calculated. His kindness was never given freely.

Madelyn followed Zach to the Audi parked outside. Inside, Jadie was already seated in the backseat

behind the co–driver’s seat. Even through the car window, Madelyn could feel Jadie’s tension radiating

off her.

Circling around the car, Zach stopped by the driver’s door. Catching Madelyn’s gaze, he seemed to

sense her hesitation and offered an explanation, “Since you’re being discharged today, we can take

Jadie home with us to celebrate, and then we can all have dinner together.”

Madelyn said nothing, simply pressing her lips together as she climbed into the co–driver’s seat. Her

eyes fell on a sticker there, and a flush of embarrassment heated her cheeks.

‘Look at what I’ve done! Co–driver exclusive to Madelyn! I used to think it was a way to proclaim Zach’s

ownership to everyone. People must have found it amusing, and why wouldn’t they? In Zach’s eyes, I

must seem like a silly girl who would blindly follow him

around.‘

Caught in a daze, Zach leaned in abruptly, a whiff of camellia fragrance mixed with faint tobacco scent

filling the air. It was a scent she was familiar with–Jadie’s perfume of choice. was camellia. Seeing him

approach, Madelyn almost instinctively shied away, a flicker of panic in her eyes. Zach feigned

ignorance to her obvious refusal, his hand reaching to secure her seatbelt without any physical contact.

As the car gradually pulled away, a silence enveloped the interior, an eerie undercurrent seeping

through the tranquility. Only Zach, occasionally casting glances into the rear–view mirror, disturbed the

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quiet.

“Are you feeling unwell?” he asked.

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Madelyn knew his concern was not for her, and she had the tact not to respond. She directed her gaze

out the car window instead.

In a voice soft as silk, Jadie replied, “No, I’m fine. I just get a bit carsick when I haven’t traveled in a

while.”

“I’ll try to drive slower. If you feel uncomfortable, let me know.”

“Okay.”

Throughout the drive, Zach struck up casual conversations with Jadie about her studies to distract her,

their chatter acting as a lullaby. Leaning on the seat, Madelyn dozed off. She was not sure how long

she had been asleep until the sound of her name being called roused her.

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