The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 317

"You're busy now, so I won't disturb you," Madelyn said.

Ethan turned his attention to her. "You're not curious about what I'm up to?" he asked.

Madelyn was taken aback for a moment. It did not seem necessary for him to tell her what he was dealing with. Besides, she was not one to pry into other people's private matters. Madelyn did not answer his question, she just casually said, "You better get busy. Don't miss your flight."

"Alright. When I get back, I'll bring you a gift." His voice was calm.

Madelyn quickly replied, "No need. You've already given me so much. I can't ask for more."

"Madelyn... Do we really have to be this formal with each other?" His voice held a hint of deeper emotion.

Despite everything, Madelyn always seemed to find a way to turn him down. He had hoped that the events of the previous night would bring them closer, but a single phone call had shifted Ethan's once-positive mood into one of frustration and disappointment.

Madelyn held onto her dress hem. "I'm sorry. I just feel like you've already done so much for me... I can't ask for more."

One simple apology brought relief to Ethan; he realized he had been too harsh. This was the usual pattern; he struggled to control his temper. Pinching the bridge of his nose, he felt weary. "I haven't been consistent with my medication, so my tone was too forceful. I'm sorry, Madelyn. I didn't mean it."

With genuine concern, Madelyn expressed, "No matter how busy you are, you need to take your medication. If it's not something extremely important, then don't push yourself. Your well-being comes first."