Madelyn knew that Zach was different in this lifetime. He no longer pushed her to the brink of despair. She acknowledged his past actions and had even been moved by him at times. However, whenever she thought of Dalton, she told herself that it was all just his trickery, a way to manipulate her into compliance.

She had nearly forgotten that Zach's greatest talent was manipulating emotions. Despite everything, she could not forgive him.

Back in her room, Madelyn took out a pill, thinking, 'Zach