Female Novel
Chapter 163
Chapter 163
Madelyn didn’t have many friends, in fact, she didn’t have any close friends. She preferred being byherself and didn’t spend much time socializing. Whenever she felt bored, she found joy in activities likereading books or watching shows. Yvonne’s interest in being her friend. puzzled her a bit, but shethought she might uncover the reason soon.
Right now, they were sitting in the school cafeteria together.
Madelyn’s beauty would instantly catch everyone’s attention. She took after her mother, who was onceknown as the most beautiful lady in Ventropolis. Yvonne was pretty in a different way the more youlooked at her, the prettier she got. She had nice eyes with double eyelids. Madelyn could even see asmall mole on one of her upper eyelids when Yvonne closed her eyes.
Yvonne asked, “Do you want to try my spicy braised chicken? It’s my favorite.” But Madelyn didn’t likespicy food, so she ordered risotto instead.
When Yvonne added more chili flakes to her chicken, Madelyn shook her head.
While Madelyn put cheese powder on her risotto, Yvonne started, “My family is having a big party formy birthday. You know about it, right? I really want you and your brother to come!”
Madelyn thought, ‘I knew it. She’s interested in Zach. Even though she didn’t know what had happenedbetween Yvonne and Zach, she understood things about people well after living two lives.
“I brought the invitation card for you. Come at seven thirty in the evening. There’ll be lots of yummyfood, and even some celebrities. You must come!”
Madelyn looked at the invitation, “I have two evening classes. I might not be able to make it.”
Yvonne had eaten a lot; her mouth was swollen from the spiciness. “No problem. Just come after yourclasses. Oh, my dad invited his business friends too. They care a lot about being formal, so wear a nicegown.”
Madelyn lowered her gaze, thinking as she nibbled on her spoon. She said, “Okay.”
“Tell me about your brother. Last time, my friends and I met some rowdy guys. We almost got intotrouble. Your brother came and handled them, all by himself. He’s amazing.”
Yvonne’s eyes showed admiration. But it didn’t last long; she acted like she was annoyed, saying,“Humph! He told me to get lost. If he hadn’t saved me before, I would’ve taught him a lesson. I’ll forgivehim if…he gets me a gift I like tonight.”
She then realized she was the only one talking. “You’re just listening. You haven’t said anything yet. Tellme more about him!” She couldn’t guess what Madelyn was thinking.novelbin
Madelyn’s hunch was right. If Zach wasn’t her brother, Yvonne wouldn’t even be talking to Madelyn.
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“What do you want to know?” Madelyn spoke calmly.
“Just tell me what he likes, what makes him happy, all those little things.”
As they ate, Madelyn started sharing. “In the morning, he wakes up at six-thirty to go for a run, eatsbreakfast, and goes to work by seven-thirty… He doesn’t like onions and his stomach doesn’t like coldfoods. He’s really busy with work and sometimes forgets to eat during the day. If he drinks withouteating, especially during nighttime meetings, it makes his stomach hurt a lot. There was even a time hehad to go to the hospital because of it…”
Madelyn had tried to forget these memories, but as she talked, she realized they were still stuck in hermind. Even though she wanted to move on, it was hard. ‘Well, I’ll keep trying to forget. It might take afew years, but someday, I might forget everything about him.’
Madelyn added, “One more thing… he has a sister he really loves…