'But it doesn't matter now,' Madelyn felt that Zach's so-called "feelings" for her were just something temporary. He seemed upset that she didn't like him anymore, so he did those things to her.

Those feelings weren't really love; they were more like being controlling. She thought, 'Maybe... in this new life, he could fall for Cecilia again. So, even if we end up together as a couple again, he'll just leave me behind once he loses interest in me.'

That was why, this time around, no matter how many girls Zach liked, Madelyn had already decided not to fall for him again. Even if she ended up feeling lonely for the rest of her life, she wouldn't repeat the same mistakes she made before.

At The Deli, Zach had requested a private room, but Madelyn was worried he might try something in a secluded place, so she quickly told the waiter, "We don't need a room, the main hall is just fine."

Zach smiled and told the waiter, "Main hall it is, as she wants."

"Right this way, please," the waiter