A Renewed Love: A Fresh Start

invaded her nostrils, the one she detested above all. Madelyn paused for a brief moment, questioning herself, ‘Am I not dead? Why am I still alive?’ Just then, a click echoed thr

elded her with his own body, his arm firmly clamped in the jaws of the frenzied mastiff, blood flowing relentlessly. His voice echoed in Madelyn’s ears, “Don’t be afraid! Close your eyes.” Trembling, she felt the warmth of his gaze upon her… To this day, Madelyn couldn’t forget the sense of security that Zach provided, creating a deep attachment within her. In his twenties at the time, Zach exuded a mature aura beyond his years. His features were strikingly handsome, with well-defined eyebrows, sparkling eyes, broad shoulders, a slender waist, and a lean hip. However, he always maintained a cold demeanor, keeping his distance from others, rarely displaying a smile or engaging in extensive conversation. Just a few days prior, it had been Zach’s birthday, and Madelyn had planned to surprise him by becoming a gift herself. She had undressed and laid on his bed, convinced that she was now an adult capable of anything. In the early hours of his return, Zach discovered her on the bed and immediately flung her off with disgust. He scolded her for her audacity, unleashing his anger toward her for the first time. That night, Zach stormed out of the room, purposefully avoiding her, and disappeared for several days. No matter how diligently Madelyn searched, she couldn’t find any trace of him. So, she resorted to this foolish act, cutting her wrists in a desperate attempt to make him reappear. As Madelyn contemplated the repercussions of being entangled with Zach, fear gripped her… A few minutes later, several doctors rushed into the room. Zach stood at the doorway, his face clouded with gloom, his dark eyes coldly surveying Madelyn’s pale countenance. He wondered, ‘When Madelyn first woke up and looked at me, her eyes were filled with fear and despair. Why is she terrified of me?’ After assessing Madelyn’s condition and consulting with his colleagues, the doctor delivered his verdict. “The patient’s fever has subsided, and she can undergo the discharge process tomorrow. Regarding the wound