The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 794

Madelyn was sketching a memory of Mya from four years ago.

"Ms. Jent," Margaret said, "how about a break with some pudding?"

Without looking up, Madelyn replied, "Just leave it there."

Seeing Madelyn's concentration, Margaret closed the door, ensuring her privacy. Later, when dinner was ready, Margaret tried to alert Madelyn. But Madelyn responded briefly, indicating she was not ready. Margaret saw the untouched pudding and quietly removed it.

At 6:30 pm, Zach left work early. As the Rolls-Royce pulled in, its headlights danced across the windows. The tires crunched against the pavement. Zach, clearly tired, got out with Dalton under one arm, a damp spot on his striped shirt. Inside, the maid was getting the dishes ready to be reheated.

"Has Madelyn eaten?" Zach asked.

Caught off guard by Zach's voice, the maid almost dropped the dishes. "Mr. Jardin, Ms. Jent's been in her art studio since she came home. Margaret tried to call her down, but no luck. I'm just about to heat the dinner."

Zach looked concerned. "Okay."

The maid hurried to the kitchen.

"He must've wet himself after we arrived," Zach replied.

Madelyn frowned, detecting an odd smell. "What's that odor?"

She spotted a thrown-out shirt in the trash bin and pieced it together. Taking a breath, she said, "Maybe Margaret could help with Dalton? She's good with kids." 'As "parents", we both have a lot to learn,' she mused.

Dalton clung to Madelyn as she and Zach descended the stairs. Events from earlier in the day had left Madelyn distant and reserved toward Zach. She had not eaten much for lunch, so at dinner, Zach served her a generous portion. He watched as she ate everything, appreciating her appetite. The dinner was quiet; both were absorbed in their own thoughts. Zach tried making conversation a few times, but Madelyn's short replies held him back. After dinner, she excused herself, saying she wanted to continue her painting upstairs.