Madelyn had a hard time holding up Forrest as they left the school.

The Arnold family's driver quickly drove up. Seeing Forrest in Madelyn's arms, he got out of the car right away and helped her get Forrest inside.

"Why are you with him, Ms. Jent?" the driver asked.

Madelyn frowned. "It's a long story. Let's just go home."

"I'm sorry, but Mrs. Arnold said that he can't come to the Arnold residence without permission."

Madelyn remembered that rule and said, "Okay, let's go to my place then."

She put Forrest in the back seat and buckled him up. Then she got in the front and told the driver where to go. They pulled up to a small alley where she used to live, a building without an elevator. Madelyn and the driver helped Forrest up the stairs. She found a key under the flowerpot, opened the door, and turned on the light. The house was surprisingly clean, and looked like someone had been staying there. There was even some half-eaten food on the table, covered with plastic wrap.

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