Having learned from the previous lesson, Madelyn returned home before eight at night. Before that, she also went to the hospital to get her stitches removed. Her wound was healing and had scabbed over. It was prominent but thankfully it did not reopen just from minor pressure or movement.The atmosphere in the study of the Arnold residence was tense. Ethan was sitting at the desk. After the video conferencing ended, he lifted his eyes to look at the person standing in front of him, who was dressed in an untidy school uniform. Ethan asked, "You haven't been home these days. What've you been doing out there?""What else could I be doing? Don't you already know?" Forrest tilted his head as he replied, reaching into his pocket and fidgeting with the lighter inside.Ethan lazily leaned back. He responded, "You're right. Indeed, I do know everything that you do. I have people watching you, but not because you're a threat to me. It's just to keep you from causing me trouble out there. Do y

At two in the morning, Forrest was walking back to his room as he noticed a faint light peering through the slightly open door, along with a soft weeping. Whoever it was, they were trying their best to retain control of their emotions but failing.He raised his hand and was about to push open the door, but he thought better of it. Instead, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and walked out to the balcony at the end of the corridor before lighting up a cigarette.He looked at the night sky with a solemn expression as he felt the cold breeze blow past him on the poorly lit balcony. Yet, he felt somewhat hopeful.The next morning, the light from the sun shone into the room through the window.Madelyn woke up early and went to water the plants on the balcony. She looked down at the street and watched the hustle and bustle of people going about their daily lives. She smelt a faint aroma of cooking but could not tell where it was coming from.The people here lived tough and

Madelyn was not very surprised that Zach was seeing someone new. She thought, 'Even if he has someone he's interested in, he can't change his habit of fooling around.'Madelyn exchanged phone numbers with her skiing instructor, but it was just a formality. She was probably never coming here again since she thought she probably did not have a talent for skiing.The temperature here was frigid, and despite wearing thick clothes, Madelyn still shivered. As she was preparing to leave, Zach began walking toward the girl. Madelyn was wearing goggles and a mask, trying to conceal herself completely.'As long as I don't speak, Zach won't be able to recognize me.'She decided that it would be better for everyone if she pretended not to see him.Suddenly, there was a loud scream, "Get out of the way!!"Madelyn lifted her head to see. Someone had lost control and was rushing down the slope towards her at breakneck speed. Madelyn was frozen in fear and could not bring herself to move out of

Julia did not come from a prestigious family background. A year ago, her father had borrowed money from a casino's loan shark because of his gambling addiction.When he could not repay the loan, he had used her to repay his debt. She was sold to the underground club of Supreme World to work as a hostess.She accompanied guests to drink but she did not engage in sexual activities for money. One time, a guest went berserk and dragged her into a private room, trying to rape her.As she was escaping, she met Zach.After Zach helped her and learned of her situation, not only had he not looked down on her, but he had even supported her to continue her education. At that time, she had already dropped out of school to earn money. Without Zach, Julia would not have her current life, nor would she be able to study peacefully.Madelyn was packing up and getting ready to leave the hotel. When she went to the front desk to check out, the receptionist told her that she could not check out due t

Madelyn could still feel the burning pain on her scalp as she fell onto the sofa.She immediately struggled to get up, but Zach immediately pushed her back down."Why did you run away when you saw me? Are you still trying to run away now?" Madelyn saw he was smiling menacingly, like a bloodthirsty demon."What the hell are you doing?!" Madelyn huddled in the corner of the couch. She looked terrified.Zach casually picked up a box with a white, beautiful, small cake in it. He then sat beside Madelyn and opened it. He said, "Madelyn, you love desserts, right? Let me feed you some."Zach grabbed the spoon and took a small piece of cake before putting it in front of Madelyn's mouth.Madelyn's eyes were red, "What kind of drug did you put inside it this time?"She watched his reaction, waiting for his response.Madelyn lifted her hand and slapped away the spoon. She said, "I bet you poisoned it. Get lost!"She pushed him away and could not help but start sobbing. As soon as she tri