The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 27

Following one another, they stepped into the study, Zach closing the door behind them. The tension in the room was thick enough to touch, enveloping them.

Hayson lit a couple of candles in the room, creating an almost sacred ambiance. “Made some new friends recently?”

The sudden question caught Madelyn off guard, her breath hitching as her heart pounded in her chest. “Y–Yes… Father, have I done something wrong?”

Hayson took a seat at his desk, his gaze fixed on her as Zach stood by his side. “Madelyn, do I frighten you?”

Madelyn lowered her gaze, weighing her words before she meekly replied, “No… it’s just that you’re often too strict. I’m afraid of making mistakes and being punished.”

This was unexpected. Hayson studied her carefully. His daughter was changing. The brashness of her youth was fading. “When did you become acquainted with the Arnolds?”

that name. Something must’ve happened. Given Father’s tenacious nature, if something has gone wrong, he wouldn’t just stand by. The only explanation for his questioning… could it be that Ethan is involved? This is the only thing that makes

to be

few days ago. He lives next door. We chatted a bit under the

Arnolds are in Southern

Ethan.

“I’m just worried about you. The Jent family has many eyes on it, and I don’t want you to

Father. I’ll be

have time, invite your friend over for

like a hint at something, Madelyn simply nodded in agreement. “I understand,

“Go home now.”

Father.” Madelyn left the study, closing the

you think about this?” Hayson

1/2

is still