Chapter 154
The Remorseful Brothers
Chapter 154 After breakfast, Madeline sulked for a while, and Gavin had to coax her. Although Gavin had no classes that day, he drove Madeline to school. An SUV had replaced his flashy sports car.
Madeline was puzzled âYou love to stand out. Why switch to this car?â
This oneâs better,â Gavin replied casually as if he hadnât just picked it up several days ago, The carâs interior was cute and sweet. Moreover, the salesperson had said that the vehicle was perfect for womenâi 1âit even had seat warmers and a compartment for warming drinks.
As Madeline buckled her seatbelt, she felt the warmth spreading through her seat, Cozy, she leaned back, reaching for a bottle of her favorite yogurt in a cup holder.
Madeline was surprised that the yogurt was already warmed to the perfect temperature. âThis car doesnât match your usual style at all, she mused.
âDifferent times call for different cars, Gavin didnât elaborate on the research he had done. It wasnât something someone like him, a sunny, carefree young man, should be concerned with.
Gavin was scared that fretting over those small details might make him seem petty to Madeline. He needed to be the dependable kan on she could Madeline crossed her legs, her eyes narrowing comfortably. âThis car you picked this timeâitâs nice. Reclining her seat into a relaxed position, she tilted her head and noticed a small vanity mirror above.
As Madeline pulled it down, a soft chime rang out. âDing dong! Hello, Maddie, this is your exclusive mirrorâ
Madeline blinked in surprise. âHuh?â
Meanwhile, Gavin scratched his head sheepishly. Itâs a smart feature. You can activate it here. Itâs to, you know... prevent someone else from sitting in your spotâ
Though Cavin would never let anyone else sit in Madelineâs exclusive spot, the salesperson had insisted that personalizing was the best touch. He didnât want anyone taking Madelineâs seat, git for the lady of the car âHow much did this car cost you? Madeline asked curiously, her eyes scanning the rest of the interior, then noticing the careful touches. âItâs impressive. Maybe Iâll get one for myself, too,â
This was customâmadeâyou canât just buy it as you wish, Gavin replied, smiling âBesides, you already have me as your driver.
Why car?â
Madeline shot Gavin a sideways glance. âWill you be my driver forever?â
Thy do you need a company.â He chuckled. âWe âOf course,â Gavin answered without hesitation. âEven when I die, Iâll be buried right next to you, if you donât mind the comp can even share a grave if itâs not too cramped for you.â
âYouâre planning too far ahead, Madeline teased. âI plan to live a long, healthy lifeâ She smiled faintly at Gavin. And you, Gavvy, should do the same âI promise I wont die before you do. Gavin said.
âWhy Madeline asked curiously.
âIf you grow old and sick and canât get out of bed, Iâll take care of you myself until you peacefully leave this world.â Gavin sighed softly. âI just canât hear to leave you alone.
He continued, âSo, Iâd rather selfishly live longer than y move.
you.â As Gavin spoke, he gently ruffled Madelineâs fluffy hair, affection brimming in his every Madeline felt a warmth spreading through her heart as she gazed at Gavinâs profile. Though he could be playful at times, he was always sincere. âThanks. Iâll try to live long, too, so we can be old together?
âCavinâs lips curled into a playful grin Does that mean you want to grow word, and weâll head to the City Hall nowâ
grow old with me. Maddie? If you want a kind, handsome husband, say the Madelineâs clocks Hushed. âI donât believe you! You, sly jerk Chapter 154 Soon, they arrived at the school parking lot. Madeline was about to head out for a photoshoot, but Cavin tugged at her sleeve as soon as she grabbed her things.
With puppy eyes, Gavin looked at her pitifully. âYouâre just going to leave like that?â
âWhat else am I supposed to do?â Madeline replied, glancing back at him.
Gavin pointed to his cheek. âJust a small gesture, and on this chilly day of 39 degrees Fahrenheit, youâll warm my heart up to 98 degrees Fahrenheit. One small act of kindness to brighten a lonely boyâs entire day.â
At a loss for words, Madeline turned away. âNo. Go find someone else to warm your heart.
âWell, well, Maddie.â Gavin clicked his tongue, his hand resting on the steering wheel, eyes locked onto Madeline with a smirk.
âWith that one sentence, you just threw away ten years of good karma.â
âLike 1 care.â Madeline laughed as she hopped out of the car, slamming the door without a second thought. Through the window, she waved cheekily at him.
Gavin, not missing a beat, called out. âItâs coldâdonât tough it out! If youâre freezing, my heartâs the one thatâll suffer Madeline almost tripped right there, turning around to glare at him before rushing off.
parking nearby and heard Gavinâs words.
Meanwhile, several mentors and professors were parkin Among them was Madelineâs counselor, Christopher. He cleared his throat awkwardly, muttering to himself, âYoungsters these days... Canât they tone it down with the flirting?â
However, Christopher couldnât help but glance at Gavin, the top student. Last month, Gavin had published a paper in a prestigious journal, and the mentor overseeing him was overjoyed.
Gavin, a freshman, had already received a special treatâa relaxing break from class from his mentor. The Faculty of Chemistry was worried about wearing out the rising star.
Soon, Gavin would join the postgraduate labs for research. Christopher, as a counselor, had a postgraduate degree. However, at 28 years old, the gap between him and Gavin, who wasnât even 20 yet, felt colossal, With a cheerful smile, Gavin greeted Christopher, âGood morning, Mr. Xavier.
âMorning, Gavin, Christopher replied, quite familiar with the young man, who practically belonged to his class with how often he hung out with Madeline As Gavin nonchalantly drove off in his luxury car, Christopher glanced at his own modest, budget vehicle, which he had relied on for years. A deep sigh escaped him.
âThat kid, Gavin, is loaded. He drove a sports car, and now this. How hard would I have to work to afford my dream car?â
Christopher rubbed his forehead in frustration. âSometimes, I envy him.â
Little did Madeline know that her counselor had fallen into an emotional spiral, triggered by none other than Gavinâs wealth.
On her way to the film set, she noticed groups of students walking in the opposite direction. They were all abuzz, discussing the same topic.
âI heard that Yohannes isnât filming here for long. I just saw him! Heâs devastatingly handsome!â
âHe rose to fame in a talent show. His looks! Flawless.â
âThe lead actress is pretty, too, but compared to Yohannes, sheâs not as striking.â
âIf only I could get Yohannesâ autograph! But security is so tight, itâs impossible to get close.
a star adored by all.
Madeline listened as those conversations swirled around her. Yohannes was undeniably a When Madeline arrived on set.
Yohannes was intently studying the script, his gaze focused. The notes scattered across the page sensation, a sta now and then, Yohannes bad added a few of his own pages were b hers, though