Chapter 272

Madelyn thought, If an opportunity arose, I would have liked to pay Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sr. a visit.

After dinner, Madelyn returned to her room. She picked up her phone and checked it. Her last communication with Forrest was still from last week. I don’t know if he’s been studying diligently. Jadie got promoted to Class One through the final exam I wonder what his grades are.”

Madelyn sent a message to Forrest [How did the exam go?]

After waiting a few minutes without a reply, she decided not to wait any longer. The moment she put down her phone, the screen suddenly lit up. Madelyn thought it was a reply from Forrest.

However, it was a news report about a young girl’s tragic death when she checked it.

[Today, there was an avalanche at the Enchanted Mountain. It trapped numerous skiing tourists on the mountain, resulting in multiple injuries and casualties. Thirty-two tourists were injured, eight died, and one is still missing. The police are still searching. The individual is a twenty-year-

old performing arts student named Julia. If anyone has any information, please contact the police.

immediately.]

‘Julia?’ Madelyn scrolled down, and her eyes widened in astonishment as she saw the photo.

“This person is the one I met at the ski resort last time! She has been Zach’s girlfriend for a year now. Wasn’t she fine when we met that time? Why did she suddenly die? Thinking of this, Madelyn felt a tingling sensation on her scalp, and goosebumps rose on her arms. Trembling, she set down her phone and dared not think further.

At ten o’clock in the evening, Ethan walked into the living room with his weary body. The housekeeper immediately approached him and said, “Sir.”

“Where’s Madelyn?” Ethan asked.

“Ms. Jent has fallen asleep after taking her medication.”

Ethan waved his hand, and the housekeeper left. ‘It’s late. So, I shouldn’t disturb her.”

He walked up to the bar, took a bottle of whisky worth over a hundred thousand from the shelf, and poured half a glass. Ethan did not rely on medication to fall asleep now. So, he had to use alcohol as a sleep aid.

At half-past eleven, Ethan returned to his room upstairs. He paused outside Madelyn’s room momentarily and stared at the closed door. “This is good too. Just staying by my side like this,”

Madelyn did not sleep well tonight as she had a nightmare. She dreamed of being imprisoned, with a massive iron chain trapping her in a room devoid of light. After she managed to escape with great difficulty, there was an unseen beast chasing her from behind.

The dream startled Madelyn awake, leaving her drenched in sweat. When she woke up, it was already dawn outside. Her pajamas were soaked, so she took a shower. After coming out of the bathroom, she changed into fresh clothes. Then, someone knocked on the door.

Madelyn walked out as she dried her hair. When she opened the door, she found it was Ethan in casual pajamas. The steam from the bathroom made Madelyn’s eyes moist, adding a touch of allure to her gaze.

“Did you forget you have school today?” Ethan smiled and ruffled her hair. Then, he continued, This is the uniform sent by the school. Change into it. After breakfast, I’ll take you to school.”

Madelyn asked, “Wouldn’t that be troublesome for you?”

“No, it’s on my way back to the office.”

“Thank you,” said Madelyn. Then, she thought, ‘Actually, getting along with him isn’t as easy as it seemed.’