Madelyn felt a chill run through her. It was a sensation she had not experienced since a harrowing incident five years ago when she nearly had to jump into the sea.'Zach, you're terrifying!' Madelyn thought to herself, reflecting on the DNA test report. 'It says I'm related to Zach. Is he my brother? Impossible! I can't be related to him by blood. This must be fake!'She quickly composed herself, reminding herself of her true parentage. Her biological father had died long ago, and her mother had only her for a daughter. Therefore, the DNA report was likely fabricated.Madelyn considered that Zach might be Hayson's son. However, she was puzzled about who would create such a false document. She put the report back, feeling a heavy burden on her chest, making it hard to breathe.She felt a bit better after drinking some water.Just then, a server approached with a cup of hot milk. "This is for you, please enjoy."Madelyn replied, "But I didn't order it."The server pointed to a ma
Madelyn comfortably enjoyed Zach's makeup removal service, as the esthetician used gentle techniques and applied various makeup removers on her face. She responded to his words, "It's no big deal, just some harmless words. It doesn't really bother me." She heard even more hurtful words before."Enough, I'm going to wash my face." She went to the bathroom and did so, taking a shower as well.Zach received a call from Kevin and walked to the study to answer it. Kevin reported, "There's indeed a paternity test inside, and the recording contains your conversation with Kai. Mr. Jardin, do we need to destroy these?"Zach emanated a chilling intent to kill from head to toe instantly. The last time he had felt like this was because of Yvonne. However, Zach had tried to stop acting like that for Madelyn's sake. He said coldly, "Destroy everything, and... give her a final warning. If this happens again, I'll reclaim everything I've provided to the Young family, without exception."Kevin repl
Madelyn handed Dalton to Margaret, "Take him upstairs. I'll come up in a moment."Margaret nodded hesitantly and carried Dalton upstairs. 'Oh my! What's the background of this person? He doesn't seem like a good person at all.'Madelyn returned to her seat and sensed the subtle gaze directed at her, making her uneasy. The eerie vibe spread instantly, with only Mya seemingly living in her world. She sat beside Fred, saying, "Madelyn, the food cooked at your home is the best."Madelyn actually had many things to ask Mya, but it was not convenient with him around. So, she responded, "If it's delicious, go ahead and have more. I've already asked the servants to make a few extra dishes."Fred asked, "It's such a rare occasion for me to come visit. Aren't you at least going to treat me to some good wine?"Zach gestured to a servant, who went to the wine cabinet and took out a bottle of red wine, opening it for him. After that, Zach skillfully removed the bones from the fish and placed t
Fred said, "Someone's probably hidden that information by now."Zach replied, "I don't want to know about such boring things."He thought, 'My dealings with the Young family are completely over. Whatever happens to Yvonne has nothing to do with me.'The gift that Madelyn received upstairs was just a message, but it had completely shocked her and left her utterly speechless.Mya touched her round belly and said, "The doctor said I have two babies inside me! I was afraid that they might argue and fight each other in there, so I've been telling them bedtime stories every night. But my babies have been so well-behaved; they haven't stirred up any trouble at all."She had only been pregnant for just under two months, so of course she was not feeling anything yet. To Madelyn's horror, she realized that the child was likely Fred's."Mya... Do you know what it means to be pregnant? How could you be so careless?" Fred was not a good person at all. Madelyn knew it was none of her business,
As Madelyn walked away from Zach, he smiled and grabbed her wrist, pulling her back into his embrace. His hand softly traced through her long locks, gazing at the crescent moon in the night sky."Mrs. Jardin, you always seem to find a reason to find fault in me. I'm not like him. Look, I promise not to engage with him anymore. This will be the last time, okay?"Zach's voice was like medicine, soothing her wounded heart. Madelyn breathed in his scent, feeling an indescribable sense of security, and calmed down quickly. She felt like a fish submerged in the sea, wanting to break free but being pushed back by the waves. She knew it was not right to keep going like this."You keep saying the same thing every time. You promise not to meet Cecilia, but you still do. As long as she benefits you, you'll abandon me. Fred is just as heartless as you are. You've never fulfilled any promise you made to me. If you had to choose between a 50 billion dollar contract and me, what would you choose?"
Zach said, "Tomorrow, I'll have someone install some extra lights near the front door. By the way, we've just developed a new device at the company that allows your phone to receive identity recognition alerts if anyone enters when I'm not home."'It's not about preventing thieves but rather guarding against me trying to leave. He's just trying to make it all sound fancy,' Madelyn thought.The person hiding in the shadows stood downstairs, watching as the lights in the house gradually dimmed. Their gaze slowly turned icy, filled with sadness and resentment.Time passed, and the only light came from the faint moonlight, obscured by thick clouds, making the air heavy. Suddenly, a drizzle started to fall from the sky. It permeated the person's body, transforming the coldness into a pain that swept through their entire being.At four in the morning, the rain intensified. A loud thunderclap echoed, accompanied by the cries from the nursery next door. Madelyn turned over and gave a kick
The bodyguard reported to Zach, "Based on the size and depth of the footprints, it's likely a woman. Should we call the police, Mr. Jardin?"Zach replied casually, "We'll handle it tomorrow.""Understood, Mr. Jardin," the bodyguard acknowledged.Zach handed Madelyn some utensils at the dining table and said calmly, "I think someone's after me. Let's pretend nothing happened tonight. We'll talk tomorrow after some rest."Zach offered Madelyn a dish. " Try this, my cooking might just rival yours."Madelyn responded, her voice tinged with unease, "I'm not really in the mood to eat."Zach noticed Madelyn's disheartened expression, he gently coaxed, "Have a little. Think of it as breakfast. Dawn's almost here."Madelyn glanced at the clock, startled to see it was already four in the morning. She pleaded, "Zach, can you please stop getting involved in these dangerous things?"Zach softly agreed, "Alright, I'll stop."Meanwhile, amidst the rain, Frida was driving a black car. She not
Dawn broke, and Zach, despite a sleepless night, emerged from the bathroom full of energy. He picked a black floral shirt from his wardrobe, one that Madelyn had chosen for him.Initially, Zach had resisted wearing such a flashy shirt, but gradually he found himself wearing it nearly every day, alternating with another of Madelyn's selections.Madelyn had been restless since six in the morning, a sense of unease nudging her to check on Dalton. She found his forehead feverish to the touch. Thankfully, after administering medicine from his special medicine kit, his temperature began to subside."Get dressed, you're coming to the office with me," Zach announced.Madelyn felt groggy. She shook her head and said, "I think I'm sick too."Zach stopped midway through buttoning his shirt and turned toward her, his face lined with worry. He touched her feverish forehead and said, "I'll make my morning meeting quick and come right back. Kai will keep an eye on you."Madelyn leaned back, rel