Chapter 240

Forrest asked, “Satisfied?”

“I didn’t mean it that way,” Madelyn replied, looking at the generous portion of chicken. She knew she wouldn’t be able to finish it all.

“And you’re not even happy when I give it to you? Geez, you’re really hard to please,” Forrest remarked.

In reality, Madelyn had only wanted to express her frustration.

After finishing their meal and heading back, Forrest unexpectedly asked her to tutor him. Madelyn thought, ‘Normally at this time, he should be at the bar hanging out with some pretty girls. Now he’s voluntarily asking to study.

It was six o’clock, and the sky was already dark.

They walked to the classroom building.

Madelyn said, “Let’s do so tomorrow instead. You’re not fully recovered yet; take a day to rest.

“If you’re not down in ten minutes, I’ll come up there myself,” Forrest responded.

Madelyn believed he would follow through with his threat. So, in the end, she compromised.

As Madelyn packed her belongings and prepared to leave, Yvonne suddenly appeared in front of her and asked, “Are you leaving? I just called your brother. We can go together.”

Madelyn replied, “I’m just heading to the library; I’m not going back yet.”

Yvonne looked at her and said, “Don’t go. I already talked to your brother. We’re going to have dinner together tonight. I’ll try to ease the tension between you two. Don’t worry, with me around tonight, I’ll make sure to teach him a lesson so he won’t dare to bully you again.”

She added, “You should move back home. It’s dangerous for you to be out here alone. If Ethan finds out, he’ll definitely be worried about you.”

Madelyn thought, ‘How did their relationship progress so quickly? Did Zach tell her everything? Did she know the issues between Zach and me are more far more complicated?’

Madelyn brushed off Yvonne’s hand as she said, “Yvonne, you’ve misunderstood. There was nothing happened between my brother and me. My family house is currently undergoing renovations, so I found a temporary place to stay. It’s also more convenient since it’s closer to the school. Whether Ethan knows about this or not doesn’t matter, and there’s no need to worry about me. It would only trouble him. Evening self-study session is about to start, so I’ll be going.”

Yvonne’s face showed a hint of impatience, but she managed to suppress it and said, ”

Madelyn! Zach is coming soon. You won’t refuse this meal, right? Even if you say nothing happened between you guys, just consider it as keeping me company, okay?”

“I’m sorry! I’ve already eaten. Maybe next time!”

Madelyn knew well that Yvonne had tried to get closer to her through Zach. Yet, it had become clear that Yvonne’s need for Madelyn’s assistance had diminished, given that Yvonne had successfully achieved her objectives. Yvonne’s resourcefulness and capability allowed her to pursue her goals through alternative avenues.

Losing her patience, Yvonne watched Madelyn walking away and said, “You’re really set on sticking with Forrest, aren’t you? Have you considered that with Ethan back, Forrest’s days with the Arnold family are numbered? It’s only a matter of time before he’s expelled from the city. Can’t you see who holds greater significance? Why can’t you understand that Ethan is the one you should be with?”

Madelyn stopped in her tracks, turned around, and addressed Yvonne from a distance, “I think. you’ve misunderstood. I’ve never had any intention of attaching myself to anyone, including Ethan. What Forrest and I do is none of your business, and you have no right to interfere!”

“What if you have to choose between Forrest and Ethan? Flirting with both, are you any different from cheaters?”

They were now right outside the classroom. Even if dozens of students didn’t look directly, they were all secretly eavesdropping.

Yvonne stepped closer. Her demeanor had changed.

Yvonne was straightforward. She spoke her mind, and she did things as she pleased. Even if she made a mistake, she had her family to back her up.

But Madelyn was different. She had to rely on herself to break free from Hayson and change her future.

Every step she took now was shaping her destiny.