Madelyn looked up and smiled, saying, "Not at all. I don't feel the slightest bit disheartened." But deep down, she inwardly mocked him, thinking, 'You totally want my room, so you can make out with Jasmine.'

Zach replied, "If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to reach out to me."

"Okay," Madelyn acknowledged.

Once Zach departed, Madelyn fetched the electric kettle from downstairs and placed it in her room. This way, she wouldn't have to make frequent trips downstairs for a drink of w