The large screen behind Madelyn displayed the painting created by her. It was spectacular. It was not just about the colors but also the painting skills. It would usually require at least three to four decades of experience to achieve this skill level.Madelyn took a moment to catch her breath. It was hard for her to ignore the gazes of the two people sitting in the main seats. This was her first time seeing Donna. She thought Donna appeared very compatible with Ethan. She found them to be a perfect match.After going through so much, Madelyn would no longer panic. When she saw Ethan, she was more composed than she imagined.After she glanced at him, she removed the hood of her coat and said, "I'm sorry for being late. There was traffic on the way here."Most of the people there were astonished when they saw Madelyn.Initially, they were astonished because, despite her young age, her painting skills reached the level of a prestigious art college. Every year, millions of students a
Halfway through the meal, Madelyn pretended to go to the restroom and left the private room. As a result, the people who wanted to inquire about some gossip from her had no chance to do so.There was a balcony outside the restaurant on the fifth floor. Madelyn requested a cup of hot water from a waiter and sat on the balcony. After a while, someone sat opposite her and asked, "When are you planning to return to school? Your number two position in the whole grade is at risk."Other than discussing questions on school subjects, Kennedy rarely spoke this much.Madelyn did not respond to his question. Instead, she asked, "Are the Math Olympiad results out yet? How did you do?"Kennedy responded, "First place. Most people got scholarships. Jadie got it too."Madelyn nodded, "As expected." She thought, 'Why did he specifically mention Jadie?'Kennedy continued, "Even so, I won't give up the first-place position to you."Madelyn rarely appeared relaxed in front of him. She replied, "I
Madelyn smiled politely. A hint of detachment flashed upon her eyes as she said, "It's fine. The elevator is full, so we'll take the next one."When she rejected Ethan in front of so many people, they looked at her and Ethan with complex gazes.Madelyn turned to Kennedy and said, "I left something in the room. I need to go back and take it."Kennedy nodded, "I'll wait for you."Madelyn responded, "Okay."When she turned around and left, the elevator slowly closed. Ethan knew she was lying. Indeed, Madelyn did not leave anything behind. She simply wanted to avoid him.Madelyn spent a few minutes in the private room. She only left when the waiter came in to clean the table.Madelyn and Kennedy took the elevator down to the first basement floor. She sat in the front passenger seat and fastened the seatbelt, "All right. Let's go."Kennedy stopped her, "Wait."Madelyn looked confused, "Huh?"Kennedy suddenly leaned forward to Madelyn. She leaned back slightly, thinking he might do
So, no matter how well Ethan did or how outstanding he was, his father would never see it. He had never received any recognition or appreciation from him either.Ethan grew up in an incomplete family.He then became completely rebellious. He would drink, smoke, get tattoos, and stay out all night. He eventually became a rogue and a school bully that no one dared to mess with.At some point, someone took revenge and almost beat him to death on the street. He was covered in blood and almost died. It was at that time that he met Donna. She stayed with him one year after another.At that time, Ethan only had her by his side. He was the one who proposed that they get into a relationship. Perhaps it was driven by his youthful recklessness and a moment of indulgence.He did not know what it meant to like someone at that time. He thought not wanting to lose someone meant the same as liking them...When he found out that Donna was going to leave him back then, he almost sacrificed his lif
Ethan said, "Leyton, take her back to Prilo."Prilo was a small town about a hundred miles away from Ventropolis. It was Donna's hometown. It would take about two to three hours by car to get there.Leyton hesitated, "But, Mr. Arnold, you...""I know what I'm doing," Ethan said before getting out of the car. When Donna also tried to get out, Leyton locked the door. Donna cried so much that she ruined her makeup. She clenched her fingernails tightly against the car window and said, "Ethan, you bastard! Back then, you asked me to stay by your side forever. But now you don't want me. You're a liar."Ethan remained silent.Donna continued, "Ethan, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have left you. That car crash was just an accident. I didn't expect it'd make you become like this. I'll spend my whole life making it up to you from now on, okay? Let's not separate again. I beg you... Don't send me back!"I'll go crazy without you!" Donna repeatedly hit the car window and said, "Leyton, open the doo
Margaret looked at Madelyn's back as she muttered, "Where else can I find such a good household?"She loved eating. This was her first time eating dill and abalone in the Jent residence. She had not tried those foods before. But she thought her husband would enjoy eating them if she brought them home. However, Margaret would always get permission before bringing any food back home. She would never steal.Margaret switched off the lights in the living room. Before she went upstairs, she grabbed a plate of washed strawberries. Those that she took for herself to eat were slightly rotten. She had already fetched those good ones to Madelyn's room. She thought, 'That poor kid is suffering. She's all alone in such a big house. This must feel so lifeless for her. Yes, this house is comfortable for her, but it doesn't feel like a home.After Margaret went back to her room, she thought about something. She hurriedly called Rosario. It took her three tries to get through, "Hi Rosario, Ms. Jent
The night's rain was very cold. Madelyn draped a scarf over herself before going downstairs. Margaret turned on the lights downstairs.In the darkness, they saw a man dragging his weary body, walking very slowly. Madelyn's pupils suddenly contracted. And without any hesitation, she rushed into the rain. Margaret quickly took an umbrella hanging by the entrance and followed her.Madelyn's clothes were soaked with the rain. She tightly frowned and asked, "What's wrong? It's so late. Why aren't you home? Why aren't you using an umbrella when it's raining now? Where's Leyton?"Madelyn was worried when she saw his disheveled appearance. She felt a lump in her throat.Ethan moved his lips slightly and fell onto Madelyn's body. It seemed as if he had used the last bit of his strength to hold her tightly. The cold raindrops on his black hair dripped onto the fair skin of Madelyn's neck. She leaned back slightly and gently patted Ethan's back, "Ethan?"Margaret worriedly muttered, "Oh my g
Madelyn thought, 'Ethan not being able to let go of Donna is just like Zach; he couldn't let go of Jadie even after she died in my past life.'I thought Ethan would get back with Donna. Why did he come to find me in the middle of the night? He's always unpredictable... just like Zach.'Madelyn was only eighteen years old now. But she was living her second life, so she was very mature.At four twenty-six in the morning, in the dimly lit study, Zach's eyes were extremely cold as he watched the surveillance footage. At this moment, he was like a lurking snake in the shadows. He made the atmosphere in the entire study very chilly.He grabbed the cup nearby and violently threw it at the door. The coffee slowly dripped down. The shattered pieces of the cup were on the floor.The sound of the cup shattering was as loud as the raging storm outside. The raindrops pattered against the windows. The sudden lightning bolt in the sky cast a shadow on half of Zach's face. He looked very cold and