The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 536

Ethan set aside his newspaper and got up from the couch. "We're only pushing the date of the engagement party. We can easily adjust the invitations," he remarked, directing a scrutinizing look toward Madelyn, as if trying to gauge her feelings.

Evelyn sharply retorted, "Hold on, Ethan. I didn't ask for your input. Remember, you were the one adamant about this marriage. The entire Ventropolis is aware of it now. If you pull the plug on the engagement party at this stage, have you considered the talk that will follow? Or how Madelyn might be feeling?"

It was rare for Evelyn to use such a stern tone with Ethan.

Madelyn, feeling a lump in her throat, kept her eyes lowered. After a moment of contemplation, she spoke up, "...maybe Ethan's just not sure yet. His decision might be due to reasons we aren't privy to."

She continued, "I get it; this is a big decision. For now, I'm cool with pushing it back. I'll talk to my father about it; he'll be fine.

With a sigh, she said, "And with exams around the corner, I've got enough on my plate. Can we chat about this after my exams, Evelyn?"

Evelyn said nothing further. Behind Madelyn's seemingly indifferent facade, she sensed an underlying pain. Her gaze toward Madelyn was filled with nothing but compassion.

Once breakfast was over, Evelyn suggested that Ethan drive Madelyn to school. He nodded in agreement, without much resistance.

Madelyn slid into the passenger seat and clicked her seatbelt into place. Only then did Ethan ease his foot onto the gas pedal.

Ethan looked at the ring, his expression darkening. The frustration and panic he had been holding back for a long time finally erupted in this moment.

The car smoothly took off again as the light turned green, but soon after, Ethan pulled to the side and extinguished his cigarette. He looked over at her sharply, "...Are you trying to threaten me? Suggesting you'll leave if we don't follow through with the engagement?"

Madelyn said, "You don't need me now. Your leg's healed. Your emotions are in check. Beyond us dating, what's keeping us together?"

Inside, Ethan's thoughts raced with suspicion. 'That innocent face... I was always so quick to believe her. But it's been a game, hasn't it? All to marry into the Arnold Corporation and give Zach Jardin a foot in the door.'