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George rushed to the Southern Haven Villas, but unfortunately, there was no response. It seemed like nobody was there. To make matters worse, he could not even reach Madelyn on her phone. Little did he know that someone was in the room upstairs, just that Madelyn was not responding. Her current condition made it impossible for her to leave the house.Zach was also in the room, monitoring her every move. Madelyn could not utter a word, perhaps due to avoidance. It was hard to make the matters between them clear.Zach approached, draped a shawl over her, and embraced her from behind. Visible kiss marks were extending downward from Madelyn's neck, leaving no doubt who had left them.Madelyn wore a light-colored sweater, and the loose collar revealed her delicate shoulders. Zach's somewhat rough fingers grazed her shoulder. "I've said it before, he isn't suitable for you." He then lowered his head and kissed her.Madelyn remained expressionless. "He isn't suitable? So, are you suitable
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Just as Madelyn was about to scold Zach, Zach's phone on the table suddenly rang. Madelyn's gaze subconsciously shifted towards it and noticed it was a call from Jadie.Madelyn thought Zach would get up to take the call because she knew he had a habit of wanting privacy during calls. Even as his wife in her previous life, Madelyn had to leave every time Zach received a call. Madelyn hoped for the same now, as she preferred not to be in the same space with him. However, Zach only glanced at the phone with no intention of answering it.Madelyn feigned ignorance and asked, "Aren't you going to answer it?" Then, she turned a page in the book.The phone disconnected after about ten seconds. Zach only picked up his phone when it rang for the second time. Madelyn felt a slight loosening of the hand around her waist. Zach moved his chair back and scooped her up when she was about to get up. This time, he held her tightly in his arms. "If you run around again, I'll chain you up next time, an
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Zach could have done anything he liked to retaliate against Madelyn. He could make her suffer and die with the snap of his fingers, but he did not.He had dragged Madelyn to the bathroom to induce vomiting when she had overdosed on sleeping pills. After several days without eating, he cooked for her and ensured she ate. He even intervened when she tried to hurt herself to try and relieve the pain she was feeling inside. These actions had all been unnecessary on his part.If Zach suddenly showed affection towards Madelyn at a time when she no longer cared for him, it raised questions about what everything she did in her previous life meant. 'I had loved him so deeply in my previous life, even to the point of desperation, yearning for just one glance from him. But what did I get in the end?'After Madelyn left, she heard a loud commotion from the stud. However, she did not care about it.'What right does he have to be angry?'In the living room, Madelyn reconnected the phone line an
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Madelyn had someone replace the door with a new, more secure one. Zach did not leave for several consecutive days, as if he had decided to live in Southern Haven Villas. He showed no intention of returning to the company and seemed determined to confront her here. Madelyn rarely went downstairs. Even if she did, she would turn and leave upon seeing him.Margaret returned and prepared lunch. It was the weekend, so Jadie returned to Southern Haven Villas as well. She sat at the dining table, and Margaret had set out additional tableware.Jadie asked, "Zach, why haven't you told me you've been staying here these past few days? Can I stay here with you?"Zach noticed there were only two sets of tableware. He turned to Margaret and spoke in a deep voice, "Ask her to come down for lunch."Margaret appeared hesitant as she spoke, "Ms. Jent said she doesn't want to dine with outsiders."A sharp glint flashed in Zach's eyes. Margaret was frightened by his gaze, shrinking back. "I'm just re
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"Ms. Jent, just call me if you need anything," said Margaret.She thought, 'Oh! I won't be living here alone from now on. That'd be spooky."Zach lowered his head to eat the food in front of him. When Madelyn passed by, he put down his fork and said, "I'll wait for you to come back tonight."Madelyn slowly stopped. "It's okay. If you like living here so much, I'll let you have it."Then, she thought, 'Even if you bring anyone back here in the future, it's none of my business.'Zach knew where Madelyn was going, but he could not stop her because he did not have the power to compete with the Arnold family now.George's status in the Arnold family was such that even outsiders had to show him some respect, so Madelyn never expected that George would personally escort her back.Madelyn had spent nearly a month at home but had not been idle. She had won an award in the painting competition, which was a promising start. Madelyn charged her long-dead phone, turned it on, and found numer
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There was freshly cooked cinnamon oatmeal on the coffee table, and Evelyn had a half-eaten bowl of it in front of her."Do you know why I asked you to come back?" Evelyn got straight to the point.Madelyn pursed her thin lips into a straight line and nodded. "I know."Evelyn asked, "So, what are your feelings towards Ethan now? Do you want to continue this relationship? I won't blame you if you're disappointed in Ethan, and we won't force you to stay. You're willing to give Ethan some time, which shows that you're thoughtful and have a clear perspective. Based on this, I can tell you're different from other women."You're more rational than most women, but Ethan also feels hurt because of your rationality. Sometimes, a bit of irrationality isn't a bad thing. In other words, Ethan also wants to see you get angry. From his perspective, it shows that at least you care about him."Evelyn reached out and held Madelyn's hand back. "Tell me, do you have feelings for Ethan?"Madelyn nodd
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Madelyn was still just a student, but what she was going through now far exceeded what others her age experienced. At this age, she should have been focused on her studies and worrying about her grades, but instead, she had to comfort an adult who was three or four years older than her.'I always seem to be the one who has to worry about everyone else's problems,' Madelyn thought. She went to the upstairs room and knocked on the door.Thud!Something had been thrown at the door. Madelyn was startled and almost dropped what she was holding."Go away!" Ethan shouted.Madelyn asked, "Are you really not letting me in?"Ethan remained silent in the room for a few seconds. Madelyn opened the door and was about to walk in. Suddenly, she saw Ethan on the bed throw off the blanket and rush towards her, wrapping her in a tight hug. She took a few steps back to regain her balance. Ethan's voice was soft and pitiful as he held her tight. "I thought you wouldn't be back.""I'm running out of
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Madelyn put the glass of water on the bedside table, "Whether I come back or not, you should still take good care of yourself . It's your own health, and your own body."When she withdrew her hand, Ethan grabbed it and said, "You said you'd give me time to think it over. Is that still valid now?"Madelyn smiled slightly, "If you want me to come back, I'll come back..."She believed there was no equality between them and that she would always be the one who needed to bow down.The reason she came back was not only because of Evelyn, but also because of her father.She had heard the whole phone conversation between Zach and Hayson last night.If she could not marry into the Arnold family, she would be treated like a commodity and given to someone else to pave the way for the Jent family and Zach.Madelyn thought, 'I'm his child, aren't I? I don't understand why Father favors Zach so much! I work so hard to change, to become better, but Father never values me.'When she had heard