Chapter 183

“Alright. Please come with me.”

Madelyn walked behind them and gave them some space.

The waiter opened the door, and the room was covered with tatami and floor heating, so it was not cold to sit on the floor.

Madelyn took off the scarf on her neck and hung it on the coat rack at the entrance.

“You guys can order first! I’m going to the washroom.”

“Sure! Go ahead,” Yvonne replied. She grabbed the menu and moved to Zach’s side, “Let’s order together. What do you want to eat? I won’t go easy on you this time.”

“Anything,” said Zach.

Yvonne had already subtly sat down next to Zach as they spoke. She ordered a few of the set. meals she usually had.

“How about this? We’ll add on the rest of it when she’s back.”

Madelyn returned from the washroom and noticed that all the private rooms had a dedicated waiter.

Since she had yet to order, the waiter by the door handed her a menu. Madelyn did not know what to eat. She did not like seafood and could not eat much, so she ordered a vegetarian risotto.

Recently, Madelyn did not have much appetite, but her weight had not decreased.

She walked in the door and sat down across the two. The table was not big, and she could touch them if she stretched her legs.

There was a glass of piping hot rose tea in front of her. Madelyn cupped the glass with her hands; her hands were a bit cold after she had washed them.

Yvonne casually chatted with Zach. Her voice filled the room, and Madelyn could tell that she was really excited.

Madelyn occasionally responded to the things Yvonne said. Dull and uninteresting, that was how Madelyn’s character was. She preferred being alone most of the time. She would stare at the night sky outside the windows as the dark clouds hung low, and the gloomy skies made it look as if it was about to snow anytime soon.

“It’s Christmas tomorrow. Madelyn… Do you have any plans?”

Madelyn turned her head and unintentionally met Zach’s eyes. She quickly looked away and said, “Nope. I need to attend extracurricular classes when I’m not studying at night.”

“I see! When do you usually finish your classes?”

“Around nine. By the time I get home, it’s nearly ten o’clock,” replied Madelyn.

“Isn’t that really tough? Wouldn’t that mean you don’t have the time to do your own things?”

“It’s alright,” Madelyn smiled. Even though she had no time to do other things, she was fine with it. She could only keep her mind occupied when she was busy.

“It’s Christmas tomorrow. Our class organizes a Christmas party every year, and we exchange greeting cards. Join us!”

Madelyn lowered her head and stared at the rose tea in the “It’s alright. I can’t miss my extracurricular classes, cup.

or else I won’t be able to catch up. It’s been a few days since I’ve gone to class, and my father will be upset.”

“Your family’s pretty strict.”

Yvonne initially wanted to make Madelyn spend Christmas with her, but she did not say anything else after hearing Madelyn’s words.

Madelyn was actually quite envious of Yvonne.

‘Aside from her unavoidable responsibility as family heir, she doesn’t seem to be restricted by anything else. She has a harmonious family and loving parents. She can act freely and isn’t bound by anything;

she’s like those princesses on TV,’ she thought.

Madelyn ate very little. She did not like eating crab because of how tedious it was.

Yvonne had a bottle of wine infused with cinnamon and star anise. Its taste was rich and mellow. While it had low alcohol content, one could easily get drunk from it.

Yvonne was clearly drunk and leaned on Zach in a drunken haze. On the other hand, Madelyn only drank a little and felt tipsy but was still sober.

For some reason, Madelyn ended up in Zach’s passenger seat after they left the restaura the time she realized what was happening, the car door was locked, and it was too late.

“Huh? Where’s Yvonne?” asked Madelyn.