Madelyn didn't feel the need to explain to Zach why she was taking these medications. He was well aware that she had been born prematurely and had been delicate since childhood. When she got sick, her recovery was often a slow process.

About four to five years ago, she had tried to end her life by jumping into the sea. After that incident, her health deteriorated even further.

Moreover, her frequent travels to different places exposed her to various climates and hadn't been kind to her overall health.

A servant knocked on the partially open door and announced, "Mr. Jardin, Ms. Jent, dinner is served. You can have your meals now."

Madelyn told Zach, "You can go downstairs and eat now. I'll get Dal dressed up."

Zach replied, "I'll wait for you."

Madelyn met Zach's gaze for a moment, then quickly averted her eyes. "It's up to you," she said.

Zach took a seat at the end of the bed with Dalton on his lap. Madelyn helped Dalton put on his shirt, while Zach, somewhat clumsily, changed