The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 654

The doctor had said, "We found a tumor in your head, which is benign for now. We recommend taking medication to see if it gets smaller. Please return in three months for a check-up. If it grows, surgery might be the next step. Just know that getting treated early often means better results."

Today marked the three months since the doctor's warning, and Madelyn was due for her check-up. Yet, shortly before Zach found her, she had gotten the tough news: her brain tumor was getting worse than initially believed.

'I thought I had a new beginning. But with Zach always looming, it feels like I'm stuck in the past. What's the point if things are like this?'

Feeling the start of a nosebleed, Madelyn quickly took a few pills. She leaned on the wall for balance and went to the bathroom. When Zach showed up, she was already wiping away the blood.

"Madelyn, open the door! I'll only count to three!"

Madelyn met Zach's gaze, but her usually lively eyes seemed distant and emotionless. Her eyelashes cast a brief shadow as she looked away. Despite his evident anger, she whispered, "Zach, I want to go home." She yearned to visit her mother's grave again, uncertain when she would get another chance. "Can we leave tomorrow?" she asked, her voice softer than usual.

Over the years, she had traveled widely, witnessing the beauty of the northern lights and the charm of southern penguins. Now, considering all that had transpired, she felt at peace with whatever lay ahead.