Semua Bab The Love Triangle: Bab 11 - Bab 20

"I did a little digging, and it turns out the trip is to negotiate a spokesperson deal for Skylandia. Normally, Mr. Gibson wouldn't bother with this sort of thing, but for some reason, he decided to go at the very last minute."They needed to sketch out the spokesperson's character, and that's why Lydia tagged along. However, if you ask me, she's just using it as an excuse to stick to Trevon!"Yeneth sought out Madeline after clocking out, venting her frustrations. As Madeline listened to her endless gripes, she found her own irritation ebbing away."They're an item, aren't they? Clinging to him is part of the deal."Yeneth rolled her eyes exasperatedly. "I just don't think she's up to his level. Sure, Trevon's as chilly as an icicle, but the guy's got skills that are off the charts. Lydia? She's not even in the same league."However, Lydia had barely stepped foot in the office before rejecting four or five character sketches, demanding a do-over."Look at this! What did you even

A bowl of steaming sour beef and cabbage soup with noodles was set before Madeline.Her mood lifted instantly. "I just... I really love the taste."Caleb gestured for her to go ahead. "This place does make the best noodles. Dig in."Famished, Madeline flashed him a grateful smile and eagerly started eating.As they were eating, the owner—Felix Camidge—came by with a bowl of yogurt. "Give this a try. It's really refreshing."Madeline paused, setting her fork down. "Mr. Camidge."She had picked up on Caleb's familiarity with him and decided to address him similarly.Felix gestured for her to keep eating. "If Caleb hadn't brought you, I wouldn't have guessed he'd snagged such a pretty girlfriend."Madeline nearly choked on her food and reached for her water.Caleb jumped in quickly, "Mr. Camidge, you've got it all wrong. We're just classmates.""Just classmates, huh?"They both nodded.Felix did not pry further. Instead, he offered, "Next time you're hungry, just swing by anyt

Madeline's heart was weighed down with sorrow, yet Yeneth's chatter was oddly comforting.Madeline tiredly replied, "I'm okay. If they're in love and together, isn't that just how it goes? But..."However, Madeline still had feelings for Trevon.Yeneth's heart ached. "Regardless, he's your husband. He shouldn't be getting cozy with Lydia, let alone sparking scandals!"Yeneth was right. Such news should never have surfaced.How could Trevon be so reckless?Madeline shook her head, trying to clear the mess from her thoughts.What really bothered her was something else entirely."How did Riley find out about the gift from my senior this morning? She's hardly the type to visit my mom in the hospital."After a good round of cursing Riley out over the phone, Yeneth concluded, "Someone's definitely been filling her in! Didn't you mention the Gibsons set up the hospital? Maybe Riley's got a mole in there."A mole? Could it be a nurse or a doctor?Madeline had no immediate answer, bu

Nancy clammed up the moment she saw Trevon.Riley's stern look eased a bit. She glanced at Lydia before turning to Trevon."I was starting to think you wouldn't show."Riley acted as if Lydia did not exist, treating her like a complete stranger.Lydia, still smiling, introduced herself, "Mrs. Yagle, I'm Trevon's friend and Madeline's sister, Lydia."Riley's expression turned frosty in a heartbeat, and she snapped at Madeline. "Didn't you realize we're having a family dinner? What's the deal with bringing a stranger?"Lydia's smile froze on her face.Madeline was at a loss, her eyes quietly pleading with Trevon. She was almost used to Riley's habit of jumping to conclusions.Trevon's expression was cool. "She's with me."Riley choked on her words, then shot him a reproachful look, her tone softening, "Madeline's out of line, and now you too? You're not worried about upsetting your grandmother?"Trevon simply replied, "Grandma won't mind."With that, he took Lydia by the hand

"Grandma, I don't love Madeline. Forcing her to stay with the Gibsons will only hurt her more."Even though Madeline had anticipated Trevon's reasoning, his words still broke her heart.Thankfully, Ryan kept Lydia at bay, saving her from further humiliation.Edith's cane thudded against Trevon over and over.Madeline gently pushed the door open and called out for Edith. "Grandma."Edith paused, her cane still in midair. "Madeline, what brings you here?"Edith put down her cane as she spoke, trying to move closer to Madeline. Madeline helped her sit, carefully avoiding looking at Trevon."Grandma, you're on medication. You can't afford to get riled up like this. Take a deep breath and relax."Edith wore a look of sheer exasperation as if she were lamenting over unmet potential. "This is all because of that damned thing!"Edith's grip tightened on her cane, poised to strike Trevon again.Madeline stepped in swiftly. "I understand why you're upset, Grandma, but the scolding and