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Chapter 426
Seeing Madelyn in this state, Zach felt so frustrated. "I told you, this is just the beginning. If it weren't for your so-called sympathy and meddling, maybe none of this would have happened. Since you can't change your fate, can't you just accept it?" He played with her long hair as he spoke."No, I can't accept it! Don't touch me!" Madelyn screamed hysterically.At that moment, Kai knocked on the door. "Arguing with each other won't solve anything. Can you both take a break? Zach, step outside. I need to have a word with you."Zach cast a quick glance at Madelyn before rising from his seat and exiting the room. Once outside, Kai turned a page in Madelyn's medical records and began, "Were you aware that Madelyn had a severe case of depression previously?"Zach asked, "What else?"Kai arched an eyebrow, realizing that Zach was evidently uninformed. "Patients with depression often require medication to regulate their emotions, or else..."Before he could finish his sentence, one
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Madelyn's absence from the Math Olympiad had Albert growing increasingly anxious. Mya waited at the school gate, hoping for her arrival.Ethan received news of Madelyn's disappearance through a call from the school. He rushed to the school, understanding the significance of the Math Olympiad to her. Madelyn had dedicated countless sleepless nights to prepare for it.The word of Madelyn's disappearance eventually reached Hayson's ears. Despite distancing himself from his former underground connections, he decided to tap into his old resources when Ethan urgently needed information to locate Madelyn. Surprisingly, within just half an hour, Hayson obtained crucial information about Madelyn's whereabouts from his underground contacts.Upon reading the message on his phone, Hayson frowned and said, "Mr. Arnold, please relax. Madelyn went to Portsmouth Fishing Village for some fun last night and had a minor injury. Zach is with her at the hospital now. She'll be fine."Ethan said, "Hospi
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Zach's tone left no room for argument. Jadie had just arrived after finishing the Math Olympiad test. She had learned about Madelyn being hospitalized by asking Kevin. With Zach absent the previous night, Jadie had already formed her own conclusions. Her thoughts raced as she prepared to leave the hospital. Her contemplative gaze lingered on the closed room door.As she moved towards the exit, she accidentally bumped into Kai, causing him to drop several scattered test reports. In her panic, Jadie quickly apologized, "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to!"Kai reassured her, "It's alright, I should have been more careful." He knelt to retrieve the scattered papers, including Madelyn's CT scan report.Hayson, too, stood among them. A paper floated to his feet, and as he picked it up, Zach's signature came into view on a consent form for uterine removal.A sudden chill passed over Hayson's face. Kai inquired, "Mr. Jent?"Kai repeated, "Mr. Jent?"Hayson remained silent, his intense g
Chapter 429
Ethan had confined Forrest to the basement, initially intending to mete out a minor punishment.The last time Madelyn went missing, Ethan had organized an investigation. Witnesses from neighboring apartments had observed Forrest leaving Madelyn's rented apartment, and there were even reports of heated arguments.Yet, it wasn't as straightforward as Ethan had initially assumed. During the period when Madelyn wasn't residing in that apartment, someone had observed a student wearing a Ventrocloud High School uniform frequently entering and exiting the premises.Ethan was aware that this student was none other than Forrest.He no longer cared about whatever history Madelyn had with Forrest; his tolerance for Forrest had vanished entirely.Outside the hospital room door, Margaret was anxious. She glanced back and saw many well-dressed bodyguards at the entrance, immediately sensing that something was amiss. She took out her phone and made a call.After spending the night with Sylvia,
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Tears flowed down Sylvia's gentle face as she clung to the bedframe in her hospital gown. She pleaded, "Ethan, please spare Forrest. He's young and foolish. Try to look past his actions."Forrest's eyes were swollen, and he let out a low, mournful cry. "I told you not to beg him. Can't you hear me?"As Ethan observed this emotional exchange between mother and son, he couldn't help but find it surreal. 'She tore my family apart as the homewrecker; she should have seen this coming. If she had really chosen to leave and move on, why didn't she go farther away? Why did she let Dad find her? She brought this upon herself by stubbornly giving birth to Forrest. As long as I'm here, the Arnold family will never acknowledge him.'In that very moment, Ethan's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and, without hesitation, answered the call.Ethan's demeanor shifted from hostility to something unexpectedly gentle. His once icy aura suddenly turned warm. "What's the matter?"Madelyn was on t
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"I'll never be able to get their attention even if I die. He, on the other hand, didn't have to lift a finger to get our father's affection," Ethan said.Madelyn did not know what to say. She had always thought that Ethan stood at the top of Ventropolis and was untouchable. However, no one knew he had a broken family, just like her. Perhaps that was why they were so desperate to form a complete family of their own, because of how unfortunate their lives were,"God works in mysterious ways, it seems. He gave you financial status, but he took away other things, too. Honestly, we're still fortunate compared to most people," Ethan mused.Madelyn did not think she was a greedy person. All she wanted was freedom and the right to make her own choices.Ethan ran his hand through his curly hair and said, "You're all I have left, Madelyn. You'll still stay by my side, won't you?"Madelyn felt pressured by the weight of Ethan's words. In reality, he was not alone and had many people by his s
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Hayson was shocked and asked, "How does he know?""Madelyn told him. Even then, he didn't seem to care," Zach replied.Hayson did not expect this. A woman unable to reproduce was a useless tool to him. However, Ethan still loved her and had her stay at the Arnold family's residence. From the looks of it, she was not as useless as he had thought."What about Donna? Where's she now?" Hayson asked."At the hospital. She's being temporarily protected by Ethan's people," Zach answered.Hayson's gaze grew dark as he ordered, "Make sure to handle the Donna issue properly and don't let anyone find out. It'd benefit both of us if Madelyn were to marry into the Arnold family. Go!""Yes, Father," Zach obliged.As Zach turned around to leave the study, Jasmine stood outside holding a bowl of chicken soup. She quickly and discreetly poured and dissolved a bag of white powder in the soup and asked, "Honey, are you done talking?"Zach passed her with one hand in his pocket. Jasmine sashayed i
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Outside the hospital room, a tree grew tall and strong. A few birds sat on the branches with their heads under their wings due to the cold. The aura Ethan was emanating was just as cold as the weather outside."I will not agree to breaking up!" His tone was cold and assertive.Madelyn crossed her arms and retracted her gaze before stepping back, " That's not what I meant. I just want to give us some time to sort things out. Having some time away from each other should let us know whether we're suitable for each other or not!""There can never be a third person in a romantic relationship. When you knew Donna was in danger, you chose to save her. I know you still can't let her go due to what happened in the past. I'm not a heartless person, but you and I wanted to only have each other in our hearts," Madelyn continued.She smiled and said, "Ask her properly. If it turns out to be a misunderstanding all along, it might give you some closure. Regardless, we'd be the same as we were."