Chapter 25

“Madelyn.”

Madelyn stirred, eyes blinking open to meet Zach’s piercing gaze, a shadow of intensity hiding beneath his indifferent stare. Still groggy from her slumber, she was motionless for a

moment, then startled backward. “Bro… what… what’s wrong?”

“We’re home.” Zach’s cool voice told her. “Get out of the car.”

“Ah… okay.”

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adorned the car, including the fragrance she had been using to mask the scent, was swiftly tidied away. As Madelyn stepped out of the car, Zach observed the items she held, both of them tacitly silent, understanding that certain words, if spoken, would only widen the chasm

approached her. “We have a guest today. Wash your hands and come to

Madelyn asked, her brow furrowed

“Your homeroom teacher.”

Is she trying to get close to Hayson? Has she moved up her plan with

a shadow of apprehension flashing briefly in her eyes. It was there

with Mr. Jent in the study. Something about that incident at your

Perhaps, with her return to this life,

next to

Jent, rest assured, there will be

minor squabble between students, nothing to worry about. Miss Manning, why don’t you stay for dinner? I’ll have a driver take you

face with a laugh, Jasmine replied, “Are you

Rosario, set one more

sir.” Rosario dutifully

stairs, jesting and laughing, Hayson’s arm casually draped around Jasmine’s waist, an intimate gesture. Jasmine looked stunning today in her white body–hugging maxi skirt, adorned with delicate pink lace short sleeves. Underneath, she wore a fitted camisole as a base layer, accentuating her graceful curves. Her every move, every smile,

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