Female Novel
Chapter 508
Zach fed Jadie a natural medicine and spent nearly half an hour reassuring her before leaving the
ward. It was too late now. So, he decided to stay overnight at the hospital and return home the next
day. Zach stepped out to the quiet, dimly lit balcony, shielding his hand from the wind as he lit a
cigarette. He took a drag and exhaled a puff of smoke.
Halfway through his cigarette, Kai approached him with a report in hand. "If we keep delaying, the
hypnosis we did on Jadie eight years ago will soon lose its effect. This time, her emotional outburst is
just a reflection of what's inside of her. If her inner strength isn't strong enough, and you don't keep an
eye on her, she might repeat the same action with even a slight slip."
The nicotine in the cigarette eased some of Zach's tension. While smoking could be addictive, it had
little hold over him. He knew what addiction felt like. The craving was akin to a swarm of worms
crawling over his body and gnawing at his bones when he went without it. Yet, the moment he had it, it
was an instant peak of sensation. He also knew how difficult it was to quit. The pain was worse than
death. He had endured it alone in the dark.
"I've protected her enough over the years. She's already an adult and shouldn't have everything
decided by me," Zach seemed to have made a significant decision by saying such words.
Kai used a lighter to set the report on fire and watched it burn. It seemed like even the brightest light
source would be swallowed by darkness whenever both of them came near.
"I hope you won't regret this decision again," Kai said, recalling the first time he had made a similar
statement when Zach had expressed no interest in Madelyn.novelbin
However, someone like Zach appeared naturally suited for survival in the darkness. He was dark and
twisted. Perhaps he was so powerful that he resembled a black hole in the galaxy, devouring
everything, even light. It was just like his relationship with Madelyn; it was bound to remain concealed
forever.
'If he was the first to fall in love...' Based on Kai's understanding of Zach, this secret would forever
remain buried deep within. Kai was also curious about what someone like him would become if he fell
completely in love with someone.
That night, Jadie had a terrifying nightmare. She dreamed of her ten-year-old self, standing alone in the
dark, empty street. It was drizzling. She held a small red umbrella, crying and shouting, "Zach, where
are you? I'm so scared. Please come back soon, okay?"
Later, three drunk middle-aged men were vomiting by a utility pole in a dark alley. Jadie gathered her
courage and approached them, saying, "Uncles, have you seen my brother? It seems like he is lost.
Can you please help me call the police and find him?"
"Oh! What a cute little girl. Whose kid are you? Come here. Let me hug you."
In the dark alley, the lewd laughter from the men, the sound of torn clothes, lustful looks, and the
helpless cries echoed, "No! Ah!"
Again and again. When someone eventually discovered the scene, the floor was covered in
bloodstains, and a red umbrella was lying on the street.