As soon as Zach loosened his grip slightly, Madelyn pushed him away and wanted to escape. Zach watched her desperately try to run away before grabbing her.

Madelyn felt she was choking on her own collar; she was pulled back to him. He held her body firmly, saying, "It's been a while since I saw you. You've gotten fatter."

Madelyn could not see his face clearly in this dark alley. But she could imagine his teasing expression.

She said, "It's none of your business. You weren't the person who pa