Harper saw the car and couldn’t help but widen her mouth. She thought, “Wow,
It’s really fancy.
This Jurious MPV without a CEO inside will be a waste!
Madeline said to her. “Let’s go. We should get in the car. It gets dark early in spring. Let’s get you back”
Harper initially wanted to decline, but since the car was already waiting, she felt too embarrassed and followed.
Harper said Madeline, Ell treat you to dinner next time.”
She didn’t want to take advantage of others
Getting into the car, Harper noticed the man inside and nudged Madeline’s hand. “Isn’t this one of your brothers too!”
“Yep.” Madeline replied.
Harper dared not look directly at Caleb’s serious face, nor did she want to stare too long. She whispered, “I saw him at school once. The principal personally greeted him. They said his company would be recruiting at the school this spring”
Madeline had completely forgotten about the campus recruitment event.
Harper’s words reminded her that this happened
After all, they were only in the second semester of their freshman year, so there was still time before they needed to worry about senior year internships.
Harper chuckled to herself, lost in thought
When they arrived at the school gate, she quickly got out of the car and waved to Madeline. “Thanks for the ride. Text me when you’re home.”
Madeline nodded. “Hurry inside. It’s pretty chilly?”
In the back seat, it was just Madeline and Caleb. Caleb finally looked up at Madeline, with a slight smile breaking has usually stole expre
He asked. “Is she a good friend from school!”
“Yeah Madeline replied.
“Madeline, it’s good to spend time with other girls occasionally. Being around guys constantly isn’t great” Caleb said, observing her lively interactions with her friend.
He appreciated this lively side of Madeline.
He wondered. ‘Can a lamb in a pack of wolves ever truly be happy!
“Sometimes, when I look at her, I feel a little confused.
Back then, she ran away from us, from Phantom Organization, and her return doesn’t necessarily mean we are right.
Instead, it should make us think about whether we are restricting her freedom-
1 used to keep her in a gilded cage, but I don’t do that anymore!
The city outside the car window was already engulfed in the night.
The countless lights sparkled like stars, and the neon signs created a lively atmosphere, with countless people enjoying themselves in the streets
If Madeline wasn’t involved with Phantom Organization, she might be just like any other carefree girl, instead of sometimes thinking in ways that seemed too manure for her age.
The remaining city lights illuminated Caleb’s profile, making him look lonely and indifferent.
Caleb raised his hand to touch the corner of her mouth “Maddie, you should smile more. You look beautiful.
“Don’t always wear a serious face”
Madeline grabbed Caleb’s hand. “Caleb, when have I ever worn a serious face? I’m always happy and cheerful.”
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Caleb just looked at her. He wasn’t usually much of a talker.
When Madeline got home, she found a few new scripts in her inbox.
They were sent by Yohannes
Yohannes kept suggesting scripts to her, hoping Madeline would take on the female lead. But without enough exposure, jumping straight into leading roles wasn’t a good thing.
She wasn’t in a rush.
“These scripts are decent, but if I can play more varied roles as a supporting character, it will help me avoid being typecast,” said Madeline.
The scripts in her inbox had been reviewed by the company, and they were all quite good.
Recely. Gavin made a fool of himself and was taken to Acocester University’s base.
He was now conducting research in isolation.
Only Madeline and Nolan were at home.
After Madeline finished reading the scripts, it was already II PM. She was a bit hungry and went downstairs to the kitchen to grab something to eat.
Since returning, she hadn’t seen Nolan around. Feeling puzzled, she turned to Yulissa and asked, “Yulissa, did. Nolan go out today!”
“No” Vulissa replied. “I heard from the boss that Mr. Fisher’s old illness acted up again in the evening, and we should not disturb him upstairs for
“Maybe Mr Fisher in’t feeling well, which is why he hasn’t come downstairs”
for Madeline, she remarked, “It seems that Mr. Fisher tends to feel unwell whenever the seasons change…
As Yulissa was enoking pasta fo
Yulissa wasn’t really sure about the details. After all, Nolan was always so secretive and gloomy, and they hardly dared to speak to him.
Madeline thought., Nolan has always been in poor health. In winter, he often has a cough and will go to a warmer place for a while to stay out of the
This month. Nolan has just returned, night as Acorester is experiencing its unpredictable spring weather.
It seems like his
the his body hasn’t quite adjusted yet.
Madeline thought for a moment and said. “Yulissa, just leave the pasta on the table. I’ll go upstairs to check on him and then come back to eat
Yulisu watched Madeline’s departing figure and continued cooking the pasta.
Upstairs. Nolan lay on the bed, the room la by just a faint bedside lamp. It was so dim that it seemed almost unoccupied
Only up close could Madeline see a man lying there, his skin unnaturally pale.
His breathing was shallow, making ham seem like he was in a deep sleep.
With his ghostly pale skin and slightly furrowed brows, he looked disturbingly frail and sickly
The only contrast to his paleness was the strangely deep red hue on the inside of his lips.
He was in pain
His stomach ached, and so did his bones
His body had been poisoned, so when the toxins flared up, the pain was unbearable.
It felt like he was lost in endless darkness, unsure if he was dead or alive.
If he were alive, his entire body feli freezing cold, unable to feel any warmth at all.
If he were dead. he will heard everything but found it hard to move.
Footsteps were
were coming closer.
Nolan didn’t open his eyes because he recognized those footurps and breathing. If his sense of smell wasn’t dulled, he would have caught that unique warmth of a girl’s scent again
It was like the cozy warmth under a swan’s feathers
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A small warms, and soft hand touched his forehead.
A gul’s voice softly sounded in his car
blanket too then?”
Madeline asked. “Nolan, why are you so cold? Is your blankett
Nolan felt a slight urge to smile. He really was too cold, but not because the blanket was too thin.
Atadeline noticed Nolans eyelashes flutter slightly, but there was no other response. Worried, she sat by the bed, holding Nolan’s hand.
His already pale hands now had more pronounced veins showing through his skin. His nails had grown slightly long, but they were clean. It was
obvious that he was a clean freak,
Nolan, you were completely fine when you dropped me off at school this morning. How did you end up like this in just a few hours?” asked
Madeline felt really sorry for him. She knew that Nolan had health issues, but he always disappeared somewhere to recover when they acted up, so she had never seen him during an episode.
Madeline went to close the windows, turned on the air conditioning, and then took a towel soaked in hot water to gently wipe his thin, gaunt face. Nolan’s eyes often had a reddish tinge at the corners, When he looked at people, it gave off an unnerving almost sinister vibe.
Unable to resist, she touched the reddish tint at the corner of his eye.
Madeline x warm breath lightly brushed over his eyes.
Nolan wanted to open his eyes to see what Madeline was doing.
