Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 227 Becoming More Virtuous

Derek was over the moon, “Absolutely! Absolutely! As long as you're willing to learn, even if it costsmy life,

it’s worth lif

“Dad, you're talking nonsense again, why would | want your Hfe?” Madelyn laughed at her father’s tic.

“After a few more years, when I've fully taken the company off your hands, you can just stay at hand enjoy

a peaceful retirement,”

Upon hearing her promise, Derek’s heart swelled with joy. “My dear Maddie, you've finally grown up. This really

puts your old man’s mind at ease”

Madelyn smiled softly.

Madelyn shared a simple meal for lunch with her father at his office before setting off to see Sebastian..

When she arrived at the Lockhart Group, she only saw Malcolm busily typing away, Sebastian was not in the

office.

“Where's Sebastian, Malcolm?” Madelyn asked nonchalantly.

“He didn’t cin today,” replied Malcolm in an equally nonchalant manner.

“Really? Doesn't he usually cin very early?” Madelyn was perplexed.

Suddenly, Madelyn noticed the injury on Malcolm's face. She immediately rushed toward him in concern,

you?”

“Malcolm, what happened t

Malcolm was not the type to get into fights. However, last night, he had stepped up to help Sebastian. He had

even picked up a weapon to join the fray. Although his injuries were not severe, he did end up with his fair share

of bruises and cuts.

He glanced at Madelyn. Malcolm was not sure if he should bring up the events of the previous night. In the end,

he chose to remain silent and walked away with his head down.

“How odd!” Madelyn thought to herself.

Madelyn watched Malcolm's retreating figure and wonder why he was acting so peculiarly.

“And why didn’t Sebastian cto work today?” She asked herself.

Madelyn then hailed a taxi to Lockhart Villa.

Upon opening the front door, she caught sight of a wounded Sebastian being tended to by Harriet.

Madelyn turned red in anger immediately.

She stormed over and yanked Harriet away from Sebastian. “What are you doing, Harriet?” she demanded

loudly.

Then, she turned to Sebastian and took in the extent of his injuries. Her heart ached at the sight. “Sebastian,”

she gasped. “What happened to you?”

Harriet’s face contorted uglily at being tossed aside.

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“Shouldn’t you be asking yoursell that question, Madeln Harrici retorted.

“What do you mean?” Madelyn countered, glaring at Harriet.

Harriet sneered. “If it weren't for you, would Sebastian Bave gotten hurt? Why are you pretending? Don’t you

know what you've done? Did you think that we are all unaware about you and...

“Harriet, that’s enough!” Sebastian interrupted in a ster voice

He had no intention of letting Madelyn know about this matter, so he had to shut Harriet up quickly.

Madelyn was completely bewildered. “What on earth going on, Sebastian?”

“It’s nothing.” Sebastian replied dismissively.

He then turned his gaze to Harried and said coldly, “M Moore, you should return to the office.”

“... Sebastian...” Harriet felt wronged, but Sebastian turned his head away, clearly unwilling to hear her speak

another word.

Reluctantly, Harriet made for the door. Her heart filled with resentment. Although she had not said a word out

loud, she was secretly cursing Madelyn in her heart.

At that moment. Wesley who was seated nearby, said mockingly, “Madelyn, where were you this morning? You

seem so concerned. You really know how to pick your moments, don’t you?”

“What are you trying to say?” Madelyn was genuinely perplexed. She did not know what Harriet and Wesley were

trying to imply with their words hanging in the air, unfinished.

“Don’t you know who hurt Sebastian?” Wesley retorted

Madelyn burst into laughter at his outrageous statement. “Wesley, do you really think I'm ssort of psychic?”

she asked, amusement lacing her tone. “I've only just found out about Sebastian's injury. How on earth would |

know who hurt him?”

Madelyn’s gaze darkened. She thought to herself that if she found out who had hurt Sebastian, she would kill

that person.

“You really don’t know? Who'd believe that?” Wesley wore an expression of disbelief.

At this point, Sebastian could not bear it any longer and finally said softly. “Wesley, that’s quite enough.”

Wesley sighed, “I'm just worried for you. Please don’t invite trouble to yourself.”

Having said his piece, Wesley fell silent. He turned and walked away.

Once it was just the two of them in the room, Madelyn finally felt at case. She began to carefully examine

Sebastian's wounds.

“Sebastian, what on earth happened to you? You didn’t get into a fight, did you?”

Seeing the series of wounds on Sebastian’s arm, including the bruise at the corner of his mouth, Madelyn’s heart

ached. She immediately had Lydia to bring the first aid kit. Then, she proceeded to tend to his injuries.

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Sebastian merely responded nonchalantly, “It’s nothing

Finished

In truth, a lengthy spar with Phantom had taken place the previous night, leaving both of them injured to varying

degrees. However, the injuries Sebastian sustained were lighter.

Of course, there was no way Sebastian would ever reveal this matter to Madelyn.

Despite the events of the previous night, which had furier convinced Harriet and Wesley that Madelyn was a

sleeper agent from the Oceanic Empire, Sebastian remained steadfast in his faith in Madelyn.

Sebastian was certain that Madelyn could not possibly be a spy.

“Are there any other wounds on you?”

After tending to Sebastian’s visible wounds, Madelyn began to worry. She wondered if there might be any injuries

hidden beneath his clothes, perhaps on his stomach or legs.

Indeed, there really was.

Upon hearing her question, Sebastian rose to his feet and took a couple of steps. His gait was uneven, indicating

an apparent injury.

Madelyn felt a pang in her heart as she watched him limp. Immediately, she made up her mind and said. “I think

| should stay and take care of you for the next couple of days.”

“No need,” Sebastian immediately dismissed her. “You should take care of dad. This minor injury of mine is

nothing.

“Who said you're okay?” Madelyn’s heart ached so much that she was on the verge of tears. “Look at you! You

can’t even walk properly. If | don’t take care of you, who will? Do you really want Lydia to help you out of bed

every day?”

Sebastian was speechless.

After a brief pause, Madelyn spoke again. “Don’t worry, Dad still has the housekeeper and the mother- daughter

duo. Plus, his health is improving. There's no need for concern. | said | would stay here to take care of you, and

that’s exactly what I'll do. So, stop arguing with me.”

Given the circumstances, Sebastian had no choice but to nod in agreement.

In the following days, apart from attending classes and rehearsing for the stage play, Madelyn devoted almost all

of her tto tending to Sebastian.

Whenever Madelyn found herself free, she would personally step into the kitchen to prepare nourishing meals for

Sebastian.

The level of care that she showed him could be described as incredibly meticulous.

Even the servants could not help but praise her efforts, Madelyn is becoming such a virtuous lady!”

Yeah, yeah, she really has changed a lot!”