Chapter 202

Seeing them studying so diligently, Rosario did not disturb them.

At six-thirty in the evening, Jadie finally put her pen down and closed her book. She said, Madelyn, Is…

Mr. Jent pressuring you? Your family is well-off. You don’t really need to work this hard.”

Madelyn’s thoughts were interrupted. She stopped writing, “It’s got nothing to do with my father. I set high standards for myself and try to work harder.”

She did not want to stop studying, wanting to avoid becoming ignorant and resorting to buying her qualifications with money like in her past life. She aimed to be independent like Cecilia so she would be able to support herself even after leaving the Jent family.

“I see! That’s true. It’s very stressful to be in Class One. Just remember not to push yourself too hard.

I’ll go and eat now. Don’t stay here too long doing homework.”

Madelyn nodded.

Not long after Jadie left the room, Madelyn finished the remaining half of the workbook and went out.

Most of the dishes that Rosario made were Madelyn’s favorite. Madelyn preferred mild food while Jadie and Zach liked spicy food. There was a plate of Buffalo wings and a plate of pulled pork.

When Madelyn saw the two dishes, she immediately decided not to eat them and went for the carne frita instead. It tasted just like she remembered.

It was relatively quiet at the dining table. Madelyn knew not to talk while eating since Hayson had set it as a rule.

Jadie did not have to follow any rules here. She could do whatever she wanted.

“Rosario, sit down and eat with us!” Jadie said.

“It’s all right. You two eat.” Rosario replied.

Madelyn ate the food slowly as she said, “Come on Rosario, let’s eat together. We don’t have to follow so many rules here, unlike at home.”

Rosario chuckled, “I made chicken soup. Just a moment…”

There was a hint of indescribable emotion in her eyes. She thought, ‘I haven’t been at home for the past few days. Madelyn seems to look gloomier. She doesn’t smile as much as before. Rosario was upset seeing Madelyn like this.

Madelyn nodded.

She ate more than usual. After the meal, Jadie helped Rosario clean the table and do the dishes.

Madelyn felt like an outsider here, and did not know what she could help with, so she started sweeping the floor. She still felt it was not clean enough, so she mopped the entire living room, and even went to the front door and neatly arranged the shoes. She was a germophobe and could not stand things being dirty.

It was almost eight at night. Madelyn felt like she had to try and help out around the house, since she was staying in someone else’s place.

Rosario walked into the bathroom and took the mop from Madelyn. She said, “How can you do all this?

Let me do the chores from now on.”

Madelyn said, “It’s fine. I can’t just stay here and do nothing.”

“What are you talking about? Mr. Jardin treats you like his sister. You’re just staying here for a while.

You don’t need to do anything.”

Madelyn remained silent.

She thought, ‘Really? But… I’ve never seen him as my family. All I’ve ever known is that, if someone does something for me, I’ll have to return the favor one day. An eye for an eye.’

Madelyn then went to the bathroom and showered, then dried her hair with a towel. The door’s room was half closed. She could hear a familiar voice coming from the living room. Zach was back.

Madelyn walked to the door and closed it. She then grabbed the hairdryer and walked into the bathroom to dry her hair….

Kevin was supporting Zach, who was drunk and barely conscious. Jadie hurriedly went to assist Kevin and helped Zach to the couch. Rosario was cooking some soup to help with the hangover.

Kevin said, “Please take care of Mr. Jardin.”

Jadie replied, “Sure. I’ll take good care of him. Be careful on your way back.”

Kevin nodded and quickly left the apartment.

Zach was lying on the sofa, reeking of alcohol. Being this drunk was a norm for him, and Jadie. had long gotten used to taking care of him.

“Zach, are you okay?” Jadie asked as she massaged his forehead.