Chapter 473

Madelyn had someone replace the door with a new, more secure one. Zach did not leave for several consecutive days, as if he had decided to live in Southern Haven Villas. He showed no intention of returning to the company and seemed determined to confront her here Madelyn rarely went downstairs.

Even if she did, she would turn and leave upon seeing him.

Margaret returned and prepared lunch. It was the weekend, so Jadie returned to Southern Haven Villas as well. She sat at the dining table, and Margaret had set out additional tableware Jadie asked, “Zach, why haven’t you told me you’ve been staying here these past few days? Can I stay here with you?”

Zach noticed there were only two sets of tableware. He turned to Margaret and spoke in a deep voice, “Ask her to come down for lunch”

Margaret appeared hesitant as she spoke, “Ats Jent said she doesn’t want to dine with outsiders.”

A sharp glint flashed in Zach’s eyes. Margaret was frightened by his gaze, shrinking back, “I’m just repeating what she said, sir.”

Jadie glanced at Zach and said, “Zach, how long will Madelyn keep this up? The class teacher wants me to convince her to return to school, and I think she should. It’s just an exam, so she still has a chance to catch up if she returns to school. Class One is progressing quickly and she’ll fall behind if she doesn’t go back soon, Zach, please talk to Madelyn. She really can’t go on like this.”

“Mind your own business. I’ll talk to Madelyn about it. Finish your meal and go back quickly.”

Jadie had not expected that Zach would try to drive her away, and she was reluctant to leave. In reality, she had her own hidden agenda, which was to prevent Zach from being alone with Madelyn. Jadie was his girlfriend now, so the thought of them being alone made her feel jealous, even if Madelyn no longer had feelings for Zach.

“Zach, I want to be with you. Don’t worry, I won’t cause you any trouble. I know I can’t do much, but I can stay here with you to help with cooking and cleaning.”

“Listen here. I’ll go home in a few days. Madelyn is sick, and she’s alone at home. I can’t leave her.

Finish your meal, go back home and do your homework.” Zach’s voice was calm, but his tone showed his displeasure without allowing any refusal.

Margaret was cleaning the kitchen and thought, ‘Oh my! The way he said it almost made me believe it.‘

Jadie lowered her eyes, and her expression was unreadable, but disappointment was evident. She knew she had to listen no matter what Zach said, but she did not want to and just wanted to be by his side. Jadie had relied on Zach from a young age.

“Since when has Madelyn ever treated us like family?” Jadie murmured unhappily.

Zach’s face darkened instantly. “Is that what you think? Have you forgotten whose connections got you into Ventrocloud High School? Jadie, I don’t want to hear something like that from you again.”

“Ms. Jent, you’ve come down! Come and have lunch,” said Margaret.

Madelyn wore a long black knitted dress, with her slightly curled long hair cascading down. She had an overcoat draped over her wrists, and it seemed like she had applied light makeup with a subtle shade of lipstick.

“It’s okay. I need to go out for a while.”

“Where are you going?”

There was a hint of fatigue in her eyes, and it was obvious that Madelyn had just woken up. She handed her overcoat to Margaret without even looking at Zach and Jadie. She walked into the kitchen and poured a glass of warm water. “It’s just some personal matters. Also, if I don’t return today, it’s up to you to decide whether you want to stay here or go home and rest for a few days.”

“Oh! When are you coming back? You can’t just not come back forever, right? What about my salary?”

Madelyn drank the water and placed the glass on the table. “I’ll transfer your salary for this month to your card. Even if I don’t return, I won’t deduct your salary.”