Just as Madelyn was about to scold Zach, Zach's phone on the table suddenly rang. Madelyn's gaze subconsciously shifted towards it and noticed it was a call from Jadie.Madelyn thought Zach would get up to take the call because she knew he had a habit of wanting privacy during calls. Even as his wife in her previous life, Madelyn had to leave every time Zach received a call. Madelyn hoped for the same now, as she preferred not to be in the same space with him. However, Zach only glanced at the phone with no intention of answering it.Madelyn feigned ignorance and asked, "Aren't you going to answer it?" Then, she turned a page in the book.The phone disconnected after about ten seconds. Zach only picked up his phone when it rang for the second time. Madelyn felt a slight loosening of the hand around her waist. Zach moved his chair back and scooped her up when she was about to get up. This time, he held her tightly in his arms. "If you run around again, I'll chain you up next time, an

Madelyn had someone replace the door with a new, more secure one. Zach did not leave for several consecutive days, as if he had decided to live in Southern Haven Villas. He showed no intention of returning to the company and seemed determined to confront her here. Madelyn rarely went downstairs. Even if she did, she would turn and leave upon seeing him.Margaret returned and prepared lunch. It was the weekend, so Jadie returned to Southern Haven Villas as well. She sat at the dining table, and Margaret had set out additional tableware.Jadie asked, "Zach, why haven't you told me you've been staying here these past few days? Can I stay here with you?"Zach noticed there were only two sets of tableware. He turned to Margaret and spoke in a deep voice, "Ask her to come down for lunch."Margaret appeared hesitant as she spoke, "Ms. Jent said she doesn't want to dine with outsiders."A sharp glint flashed in Zach's eyes. Margaret was frightened by his gaze, shrinking back. "I'm just re

There was freshly cooked cinnamon oatmeal on the coffee table, and Evelyn had a half-eaten bowl of it in front of her."Do you know why I asked you to come back?" Evelyn got straight to the point.Madelyn pursed her thin lips into a straight line and nodded. "I know."Evelyn asked, "So, what are your feelings towards Ethan now? Do you want to continue this relationship? I won't blame you if you're disappointed in Ethan, and we won't force you to stay. You're willing to give Ethan some time, which shows that you're thoughtful and have a clear perspective. Based on this, I can tell you're different from other women."You're more rational than most women, but Ethan also feels hurt because of your rationality. Sometimes, a bit of irrationality isn't a bad thing. In other words, Ethan also wants to see you get angry. From his perspective, it shows that at least you care about him."Evelyn reached out and held Madelyn's hand back. "Tell me, do you have feelings for Ethan?"Madelyn nodd

Madelyn put the glass of water on the bedside table, "Whether I come back or not, you should still take good care of yourself . It's your own health, and your own body."When she withdrew her hand, Ethan grabbed it and said, "You said you'd give me time to think it over. Is that still valid now?"Madelyn smiled slightly, "If you want me to come back, I'll come back..."She believed there was no equality between them and that she would always be the one who needed to bow down.The reason she came back was not only because of Evelyn, but also because of her father.She had heard the whole phone conversation between Zach and Hayson last night.If she could not marry into the Arnold family, she would be treated like a commodity and given to someone else to pave the way for the Jent family and Zach.Madelyn thought, 'I'm his child, aren't I? I don't understand why Father favors Zach so much! I work so hard to change, to become better, but Father never values me.'When she had heard

The headline of the entertainment news was "Breaking News! The CEO of the Arnold Corporation and the Young Lady of the Jent Family Suspected to Be Rekindling Their Relationship.".The content was: [Recently, an insider revealed that Miss Jent was heartbroken and unable to take her exams because of the involvement of the CEO of the Arnold Corporation with another woman, and Miss Jent even applied to drop out of school. However, today reporters spotted that the CEO personally drove Miss Jent back to school. It seems like they have reconciled.]In Prilo, Donna tore the newspaper in her hand in half and violently crumpled it, "It's fake. It's all fake. He... Impossible! It's impossible that he's fallen for someone else."Ethan, the person you love is me! You should love me!"These few days, Donna had been waiting in Prilo for Ethan to come. She was convinced that he would come back to find her within two days as he always had in the past.Even for the past few years that she had left,