Female Novel
Chapter 267
Chapter 267
From that day on, things got a bit tricky between Madelyn and Yvonne.novelbin
At first, Yvonne had wanted to become friends with Madelyn so she could get closer to Zach. But now that she’d
accomplished that, it was kind of obvious she didn’t need to pretend to be close with Madelyn anymore. Madelyn also
had her own reasons for becoming friends with Yvonne.
“Regarding the trouble Yvonne caused, I’ll bring her here to apologize to you,” Ethan assured.
Madelyn glanced down and noticed his hand covering the back of hers. The warmth from his palm provided some
comfort to the arm with the IV drip, easing its chill.
“It’s partly my fault that Yvonne acted that way. She was aware of my feelings for you, but herimpatience got the better of her… I’ll also repay you for what Forrest owes you. And I won’t comebetween your friendship with him either. The conflict between Forrest and me is more intricate than itappears. You’re still young: I’ll reveal the details gradually in the future,” he implored, his tone earnest.“All I ask is for you to give me a little more of your heart, even if it’s just a bit. It’s enough, even if youtreat me differently than others.”
Ethan hoped that her feelings for him would accumulate like drops of water added to a bottle each day.With time, that bottle would eventually be brimming after countless days, months, and years.
Madelyn stared at him, perceiving desire and possessiveness in Ethan’s eyes. Yet, he was attemptingto restrain that possessiveness. He resembled Zach in some ways, but there were subtle differences.
In her previous life, Zach’s possessiveness had bordered on the pathological, holding her captive. Hehad been brooding, consumed by paranoia. Ethan’s feelings sort of made her feel like she couldn’tbreathe. It was hard to explain. Ethan being near her felt heavy, even though he didn’t mean it.
In her future plans, there wasn’t room for anyone else. All she wanted was to get away from otherstelling her what to do. Ethan’s feelings surprised her, and she didn’t know how to deal with them. Plus,she didn’t know what to do next. He waited for her answer.
“…” Madelyn looked down and said, “I would feel the same no matter who it was. Ethan, I’m notsomething someone owns. I’m just me. not someone’s extra thing. I have things I want to do, things Ihaven’t done yet. Right now, I want to do things on my own, go to Ventropolis University, and finish mystudies.”
She added, ‘And I don’t quite understand what you meant about me being young. As for Forrest… mytreatment of him is merely a way to repay a favor.”
Ethan responded. his tone reassuring. “I get it and I’m glad you told me everything. Whatever youchoose, I’ll always support you and respect what you want.” He touched Madelyn’s hair gently, makingher feel better. “If you ever want to leave the Jent residence, you could stay with me. How about that?You could come to my place. I’ll make sure you’re sale.”
Madelyn hesitated, thoughts swirling in her mind. ‘Leaving my home… would Hayson allow it? Andthere’s Zach too. I don’t know how
Zach would react if I tried to break free from his hold.’
But then another thought emerged, ‘Zach’s focus has always been on the Jent family’s assets, not me. Could Ethan
really do that?”
“In the future, if I chose to leave, would you let me?” Madelyn asked.
A soft smile brightened Ethan’s eyes. “Madelyn, you’re an independent individual. If you genuinely wanted to leave to
pursue your own path, I would respect your decision.”
Ethan also knew that Zach was mostly interested in the Jent family’s wealth, and Madelyn was in the way. But Ethan
cared about Madelyn
for more than just her family’s stuff. He would let her have it If that’s what she wanted.
Madelyn was aware that such a decision would complicate their relationship even further. But it seemed better than
being with the Jent family, especially if Zach was part of i