The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 856

Zach's lips curved into a subtle smirk.

Madelyn looked around at the photos she had just set up, feeling quite pleased. "Weren't you heading to the office?" she asked.

"Why can't I spend some time at home with you?" Zach asked, reaching out and gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Does it still hurt?"

Despite trying to remain calm, Madelyn was taken aback by Zach's forward comments. Her cheeks turned a shade of pink, and she gently pushed his hand away. "Thanks for asking," she said with a hint of coolness. "I'm doing much better now."

Zach raised an eyebrow at her response, "Still not used to me, huh?"

Zach's outburst took Madelyn by surprise. Keeping her cool, she said, "If you care about me, a 'thank you' is appropriate, right? Don't dump your outside frustrations on me."

When she tried to step back, Zach's hold on her wrist stopped her, pressing her against the wall. His eyes showed clear irritation, "When will you start thinking? You know a simple 'thanks' isn't what I'm after."

Madelyn shot back, "Isn't my body the one you wanted? Haven't you already had that? What more do you want from me?" She felt uneasy under his intense gaze.

Zach smirked, "There's more to it, and you know it." Inside, he mused, 'She's good at playing dumb. I wonder how long she can keep it up.'

Madelyn hesitated, knowing arguing would not help, "Okay, I get it. If you don't like something, I won't mention it." Wanting to shift the focus, she said, "Unless there's something else, I'm off to see Dal."

"Hold on." Pleased with her response, Zach gently picked up Madelyn, causing her eyes to widen. Grasping his shirt collar, she said, "It's still daytime. Maybe later?"