Back in Time to Fall for Him novel Chapter 36

Unable to suppress her curiosity any longer, Janet asked, "Madison, you used to be head over heels for Johnny, so why did you say you won't marry him? Don't tell me you've found someone else!"

She spoke in a low voice just loud enough for Madison to hear.

Madison had just finished replying to Sam's message when she heard Janet's question. She instinctively looked up and met Janet's probing gaze.

She only needed a moment to realize why Janet had asked such a question.

Setting her phone aside, Madison answered solemnly, "I was blind before. Now that I see the truth, I can finally tell who's human and who's a monster."

At that moment, her phone, which had gone dark, lit up again with a message from Sam.

"I miss you too."

That short sentence made Madison's heart swell with warmth. Her features became softer and more captivating.

Taking it all in, Janet was now sure her earlier theory was right, and it took her by surprise.

She had seen how obsessed Madison had been with Johnny over the years. To put it bluntly, Madison had even been willing to cut ties with her childhood best friend for him.

Now that it seemed like Madison's affections had shifted elsewhere, how could Janet not be surprised? At the same time, she felt frustration, anger, and curiosity.

In short, she felt a complicated mix of emotions. Since she was feeling conflicted, she sounded more sarcastic than she actually was.

"Oh? Who could possibly be capable enough to help you realize that, when you've been blind to the truth for so long?"

Hearing this, Madison looked up to meet Janet's mocking gaze. On a closer look, Madison noticed the concern lingering in Janet's gaze.

Knowing Janet's tendency to speak contrary to her heart, Madison handed her phone to her with a smile. "You know him, too. It's Sam."

Though harsh, Madison could hear the concern in Janet's tone. She tightened her grip on the phone, her eyes shining with determination. "I won't."

Now that she had been given a second chance, she would never let herself or Sam suffer like they did last time.

And Madison was not going to allow Janet to risk her legs or her career because of her again. She wanted Janet to be well.

Janet, seeing Madison's solemn gaze, blinked in surprise. Then, true to her stubborn nature, she turned her head away haughtily. "I couldn't care less if you will or won't. We're hardly acquainted."

Looking at her friend acting all prickly again, Madison couldn't help but think of all the foolish things she had done in the past.

Guilt welled up inside her, and she cautiously tugged gently on Janet's sleeve.

"Jan, I'm sorry. I was stupid back then. I couldn't even realize that I was being manipulated, and I even said so many hurtful things to you. Can you give me a chance to make it up to you?"