Chapter 471

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