Madelyn went to her room, took off her dirty clothes, and stood in front of her wardrobe, trying to decide what to wear. Through the thin wall, she could hear Zach's voice from outside."I have urgent business at the company this time. If I finish early, I'll come back to you," Zach said.Jadie replied understandingly, "I'm okay, Zach. Go take care of your business. I'll wait for you here.""Okay. If you get tired, you can sleep in my room. I just changed the sheets and blankets.""Alright, I'll remember that."After Zach's footsteps faded away, Madelyn thought he had left. But suddenly, the door swung open, and she got startled. Madelyn blushed and held her dress close. Zach stood by the door, briefly looking at her before averting his gaze. Madelyn, who was eighteen, had a nice figure compared to other girls her age.Madelyn felt nervous. In her previous life, they had been married for years, shared countless intimate moments; there was no part of her that Zach had not seen. Bu

Madelyn was dressed in her high school uniform. The Ventrocloud High School uniform wasn't like the usual baggy uniforms in most schools. Instead, it was a sophisticated black ensemble that looked very authoritative. Even her shoes and backpack were different from the regular ones. They were made of exclusive material to stand out from the common ones.Just across the street from Ventrocloud High School was another school called Ventropolis High School. It was also highly respected. The students at Ventropolis were known for being very smart and were seen as the future leaders of the nation. On the other hand, the students at Ventrocloud often relied on their family's wealth and status. The two schools had different social statuses, and they had a long history of not getting along with each other. They didn't like each other and had a rivalry that had been going on for years.Among the many vehicles, Madelyn caught sight of Zach's Audi. The car halted in front of Ventropolis High Sch

Each class at school lasted for 45 minutes. When the bell rang, signaling the end of the lesson, Madelyn walked to the back of the classroom. She quietly picked up Forrest's desk and put his scattered books neatly back into his drawer. Her classmates were surprised and whispered to each other in astonishment."No way! Madelyn, who always acts high and mighty, is actually picking up books for Forrest? Has something happened to her?""I can't believe my eyes! Madelyn, who never talks to anyone, is now helping Forrest? Am I seeing things?"Someone discreetly took a photo of Madelyn's unexpected act of kindness and anonymously shared it on the school forum.Ignoring the buzz around her, Madelyn focused on tidying Forrest's desk. 'Sure, I'm kind. Way too kind to get bothered by his temper,' she muttered to herself.Meanwhile, in the grimy alley behind the school, Timothy and Adrian were chatting about their plans for the night. Adrian was on his phone when he noticed a hot discussion t

Jasmine, with her curly hair swaying and high heels clicking, confidently approached Madelyn."What's wrong, Madelyn? Aren't you going to tell me what happened?" she asked, reaching out to Madelyn.Madelyn quickly moved away, her face showing a hint of a frown. Without saying a word, she picked up her lunchbox from the floor and turned to walk away.As she walked down the quiet hallway, her face seemed calm, but inside, she felt overwhelmed. She realized that people around her had hidden intentions. Zach had used her feelings for him, took advantage of her, and then abandoned her. Jasmine had pretended to be a caring stepmother, but she had secretly conspired with Zach to harm Hayson. Even Cecilia, who she once thought was her best friend, stole Zach from her.'I can't trust anyone. Everything around me is a lie,' Madelyn realized.In another building, Madelyn opened a lunchbox and cleaned it carefully. The foul, rusty smell hit her nose. As the tap water was running, she felt a s

Madelyn hadn't seen Zach's messages. Right now, every part of her body ached, the pain piercing to her bones. She could vaguely hear voices around her."Lucky she was brought in just in time, or the outcome could have been much worse. We've reset her ribs. It's best for her to stay in bed for the next few days. A few days in the hospital would be a good idea..."There was a moment of silence."Also, keep her diet light.""Alright, thank you, doctor," said the bodyguard in suit.After the doctor left, his phone started ringing. He answered it promptly, showing respect to the caller."How is she?" the caller sounded a bit distant.The bodyguard relayed Madelyn's condition in detail. "That's the situation, Miss Jent is out of danger now.""Find out who did it. Don't alert anyone. Bring me the culprit within three days. Whoever it is, they will pay." "And how will you handle this?" "I'll take care of it.""Okay."After the call, Madelyn thought she had heard Ethan's voice, bu