The time passed quickly as everyone was busy studying. In the last academic session, other classes had meetings or arranged their own activities like watching movies and playing games. However, Class One still had two evening self-study sessions, lasting until 9:30 p.m.The top-performing class rarely enjoyed any recreational activities. Most students focused on their study plans, but there were also surprises, such as each of them receiving a Christmas fruit.Madelyn could not attend the evening self-study sessions. The homework consisted of two test papers, which she could only take home and complete later. After packing her things, she had to rush to her piano and dance classes.Class One was on the sixth floor. After Madelyn took the elevator, she happened to pass by Class Six. They had just finished their activities. Jadie was tidying his belongings and happened to catch sight of her."Madelyn."Madelyn stopped, "Jadie."They were talking through a window. Jadie smiled, "Tod
Serena agreed, "That's right! You guys are just jealous.""Jealous of Madelyn? That's ridiculous!" Timothy sneered.Even the usually quiet Adrian said unexpectedly, "Just because you can't do it, stop putting others down. Madelyn has changed. At least she's not as annoying as before.""What do you think, Forry?"Forrest tossed the apple in his hand. He was still dressed in a black short-sleeved shirt, revealing the green tattoos on his arms gave him a mysterious and wild appearance. "Stop mentioning her in front of me. It's disgusting!"No one dared to speak any more, and a strange vibe gradually spread among them.Madelyn walked out of the school gate, and Jordan happened to arrive as well. The traffic on the road was relatively smooth, but Madelyn was still a few minutes late when she arrived at the practice room.After two hours of piano lessons, the following two hours were the most difficult for Madelyn. She had not practiced for the past few days. When she warmed up and st
The intense reaction caused Madelyn to vomit everything she had eaten that night. Her lower abdomen throbbed even more painfully, and she clutched the bedsheets while the needle came out of her vein. Margaret was shocked and quickly called for a nurse. Seeing the situation, the nurse had no choice but to switch to the other hand to administer the intravenous drip for Madelyn.Margaret asked worriedly, "Miss, she'll be fine, right? She's in so much pain. Is there any other way to help her?"The nurse adjusted the speed of the intravenous drip and said helplessly, "A strong reaction like this during a period is something we encounter in the hospital every day. We have done all we can. The only thing we can suggest is to drink more ginger tea or massage her lower abdomen. It might help alleviate the symptoms."After the nurse left, Margaret said melancholy, "Should I buy some ginger tea?"Madelyn wanted to reach for water, and Margaret quickly handed it to her. Madelyn rinsed her mout
Madelyn supported the bed with her hands, sat up quickly, and leaned backward. "W-Why are you here? Where's Margaret?"Zach noticed the hate and fear in her eyes. "Madelyn, do you hate seeing me that much?" he asked.Madelyn clutched the quilt nervously. She avoided looking at him and said coldly, "You don't have to pretend. Even if you didn't come here, Hayson won't punish you. Having Margaret here is enough."However, Zach did not take her words to heart. He stood up and opened the thermos he brought from home, "Rosario made you some ginger tea with a boiled egg in it. It's still warm.""I don't want to drink it. Just go home!" Madelyn said in a cold tone.Zach ignored Madelyn and filled a bowl for her. He held a spoon and brought it to her lips. His gaze was assertive, leaving no room for refusal.Smack!Clang!The bowl fell directly to the ground. It rolled a few times before coming to a stop on a side. Madelyn looked at him amusedly and mocked, "There's no one else here. Y
'Zach should have known this would happen once he chose to take off the mask and lay all his cards down on the table. He should have known that we were destined to end up in this predicament. He should just keep doing his thing while I live my life, neither of us interfering with each other. By the time he gains complete control of the Jent family, I might not even be in Ventropolis anymore.' Madelyn thought."What's the point of throwing a tantrum at me?" Zach asked as he watched the bowl roll around the floor. It was very sturdy and did not break. "I won't say it a second time; lie back down!"Madelyn's frail body stood by the door. She did not budge as the cold wind from the outside blew through her loose clothing. The emptiness made her cold, and her stomach started to throb with pain. At the same time, the awkward mood was broken by a nurse's voice asking, "Why are you out of bed? Are you not in pain anymore?"She continued to ask, "I heard both of you fighting from the corrido
"Don't worry about it. There are so many rules back home, so I'll have more freedom without Zach around. It's the same as having Margaret there. I mostly have my meals at the school canteen and rarely eat at home," Madelyn said.Rosario sighed, "From now on, every time you come home from school, you can eat a bowl of mini dumplings. I've already told Margaret the method for wrapping the dumplings, so you can have them even if I'm not there. You won't need to stay hungry during the middle of the night."Madelyn nodded her head, "Rosario, your culinary skills will always be the best. I won't get tired of eating the mini dumplings even if I have to eat them for my whole life."Rosario chuckled, "You're such a sweet talker, my child!"Not long after, Rosario went back home. It was Zach who helped with handling the hospital discharge procedures. When sitting in the car, Madelyn kept clutching the heating pad to her stomach while turning her head to face the outside of the window."Coul
"Zach Jardin!" Madelyn angrily raised her hand and swung it at his face.However, to her surprise, Zach grabbed her wrist tightly and said sarcastically, "Raising your hand towards me... you're being naughty again!"Madelyn struggled to break free from his grasp. Her gaze was steely, "I will never bow down to you. You can do whatever you want! From now on, I'll never beg you for anything ever again."She felt extremely naive. Zach's goal was to see her suffer as she tried to live helplessly for the Jent family. To think that she would stoop so low as to beg him for help! She must have gone insane!As they walked through the living room, Hayson was having a meal with Jasmine."Father, Aunt Jasmine!" Madelyn called out.Hayson answered without raising his head, "Where's Zach?"Zach called out to him, "Father."Hayson continued, "Just in time; I'm having a meal with your Aunt Jasmine. Come over and let us eat together."Zach refused, "No need. I've sent Madelyn back. I still need
Madelyn took her medicine and finished the half cup of water left over from last night. It was already cold, but she could only bite the bullet and drink it. She said, "I'm already staying as far from you as possible. If that's not enough, I can apply to stay on campus for the next half of the year. If you've seen enough, please leave and close the door behind you. I want to rest."Her voice was weak. She felt like she almost died just by climbing onto the bed. It seemed Zach had yet to tell Hayson about the condition of her body, otherwise Hayson would have already gotten someone to drag her downstairs. Zach had surprisingly acted humanely. Madelyn did not know what filthy intentions he had deep down. She had not rested well last night, only managing to sleep for a few hours. With her head on her pillow, she buried herself under her blankets groggily.'Since he wants to look, why not just let him keep looking?' She thought.Zach saw two jackets hanging on a wooden clothes stand fro