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Chapter 746
Madelyn avoided Zach's dark gaze and left swiftly.Zach, clearly annoyed, came inside, tossing the car keys on the entryway table. He sank into the couch and lit a cigarette before calling the car service for repairs.Margaret, seeing Madelyn's hasty exit, hurried upstairs to avoid a potentially irate Zach. On her phone, Madelyn opened an email with client requests. In her studio, she began preparations, sure she could finish within the week. Dalton was in his crib, quietly using his pacifier and observing Madelyn, whom she would occasionally soothe."Ms. Jent, you should be careful with that hand. It's not healed, and you might overdo it.""I know, but everything in this place is his. I need to pull my weight." Just then, her nose started to bleed, dropping onto her shirt."Madelyn, are you okay?" Margaret asked, handing her some tissues. Madelyn ran into the bathroom and locked the door behind her. When Zach walked in, his gaze immediately fell on the drop of blood on the ti
Chapter 747
After cleaning the blood from Madelyn's face, Kai took off his mask and gave a menacing smile. "You don't deserve to know who he is."Madelyn took a deep breath, feeling her head throb intensely. Not long after, she started coughing harshly, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Kai watched, maintaining his composure. Once he felt sure she was ready, he gave her two pills. He waited for her to regain some strength before moving her to a regular room.As Kai stepped out of the operating room, Zach grabbed him, asking, "What happened to her?"With a playful glint in his eyes and a casual tone, Kai smirked at Zach. "Hospital rules: Only direct family or spouses get info about a patient's condition. So... which role are you playing?" Adding a mocking tone, Kai said, "Oh, I almost forgot. You and she are siblings."Zach's voice turned icy. "Enough with the games."Even as Zach tightened his grip, Kai did not flinch. "Your feelings for Madelyn are growing, aren't they? Falling h
Chapter 748
Madelyn felt a pain in her chest and tried to speak. 'Didn't they say Father would be back in a few days? Why's he returning early? Kai probably kept my sickness a secret.' As she attempted to sit up, weakness consumed her.Margaret's constant chatting made Madelyn think of how Mya always talked a lot."The doctor says your nosebleeds might be from the dry air or perhaps allergies," Margaret said. "But it's not a big deal. Don't worry. When you're feeling better and your father's back, Mr. Jardin won't trouble you."Madelyn replied, her voice scratchy, "Okay."She had been in the hospital for two weeks. To show her the Jent family's troubles, Kai switched her usual medication with stronger drugs. He ensured she took every pill, making her occasionally forget his true intentions. Zach never left her side. During her hospital stay, Jasmine tried to visit, but Zach's security stopped her at the entrance. From inside her room, Madelyn overheard the commotion, and amidst the voices, she
Chapter 749
"What about you, sir?" Madelyn asked.The middle-aged man replied, "I've got heart problems. There's a surgery coming up, and honestly, I'm not sure about the outcome."Madelyn hesitated, then whispered, "You'll be fine." She wondered if she was saying it for his comfort or her own.The man looked up from the newspaper, folding it and placing it on his lap as he crossed his legs. His amber eyes met hers, and a warm smile spread across his face. "Thanks for the kind words. I gotta head out." He cast a wary glance at a group of tough-looking people coming their way. "Mind if we hug real quick?"Madelyn hesitated."It's strange, I know," he said, "but you remind me of my wife who passed away. I miss her. Let's call it a bit of solace before my operation."He spoke so gently that Madelyn nodded. "Okay." They hugged briefly, and he dashed off, forgetting his newspaper. As Madelyn reached for it, a shadow loomed above her."Enjoying the breeze?" Zach asked, slipping his black blazer o
Chapter 750
Hayson sat there with an oxygen mask on his face, having recently suffered a stroke. His facial features appeared normal, his hand was frozen in a peculiar position, and he was unable to speak. He could not even eat on his own, and all he could do was sit in a wheelchair.His little daughter, just three and a half years old, looked strikingly like Jasmine and sat shyly behind her.Even though four years had passed, Jasmine looked ageless, radiating an even more mature and captivating presence. She was dressed in a dark blue gown decorated with white pear blossom petals, her lips were a soft pink, and her once long hair was now styled in short, loose curls. She also wore a pair of pearl earrings.Margaret, usually a chatterbox, was notably silent that day.Jasmine remained as arrogant and prideful as she always had. She said while holding her little daughter's hand, "Madelyn, it's been years since we last met, and you've only grown more beautiful. This is my daughter, by the way—Sam
Chapter 751
It could be considered as a long-awaited family dinner. However, time had passed, and nothing was the same as it used to be.Madelyn recollected herself and came downstairs. She had just washed her face, and there were still water droplets in her tied-up hair.Zach shifted his gaze toward her, and Madelyn noticed it.There was an empty seat between Zach and Yvonne. 'Is that seat meant for me?' Madelyn wondered to herself.Madelyn lowered her gaze, "I'm sorry for keeping you guys waiting."She avoided Zach's piercing gaze that was impossible to ignore. She hesitated for a moment but eventually took a seat next to Jasmine."Come over here!" Zach's gaze instantly turned cold, and his chilly aura felt extremely hostile. Even though Hayson was still alive, Zach had completely taken over the Jent family.Madelyn kept her head down, saying, "This is where I always used to sit. It's not right for me to sit between you and my sister-in-law."The word "sister-in-law" immediately made Zac
Chapter 752
That was Madelyn's first time talking back to Jasmine."Crack!" Suddenly, a resounding crack came from the kitchen. The maid, busy working in the kitchen, trembled and dropped a bowl to the ground upon hearing what Madelyn said.It was bizarre. One of them was someone with whom Zach had an ambiguous relationship; the other was his current wife. Madelyn had become one of the many women in Zach's life.Madelyn's face was pale as she coughed a few times. She looked weak and drained. She had just returned from the hospital, so Zach did not force her. Instead, he lovingly served her a bowl of creamy potato soup and had the maid bring it to her."Your body is still recovering. It's better for you to eat something light for now.""Thank you."Madelyn took a bite of the grilled zucchini but did not notice the chili flakes on top. As soon as she chewed it, she began coughing violently, causing her wound to hurt.Zach stared at her, furrowing his brows, an expression he would always put o
Chapter 753
Hayson lay on the bed and looked at the photo Madelyn was holding. Suddenly, he twitched as he stared intensely at her. Madelyn had not expected that Hayson would have such a big reaction upon seeing the photo. He even stretched his arm out, attempting to snatch the photo."So... you really know this person, huh? Why is he with Mom?"Madelyn was desperate to find out who he was because he caused her to suffer so much.Kai had harmed her and even wanted her dead. From the way Kai spoke, Madelyn realized that it seemed like the entire Jent family was involved.'Does Zach know about all these too?' she wondered.These unanswered questions were like a fog, trapping Madelyn within it.Madelyn had zero clue about this man in her past life, and if it were not for Kai... she would not even have known about the secret room in Hayson's study.There were simply too many things hidden from her!Hayson got even more agitated and started foaming at the mouth. Madelyn was shocked but quickly
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