Surprised, Madisyn wondered why he hade.


    Nheless, curiosity piqued, she made her way outside to meet him.


    Beside a sleek luxury car, Andrew’s tall figure was unmistakable, catching Madisyn’s eye as she approached.


    “What brings you here?” she asked, her voice tinged with surprise.


    “You didn’t tell me you were so popr,” Andrew replied, his eyes warm with admiration.


    “I heard you are going to take part in the internationalpetition.


    Are you feeling any pressure?”


    “No, I’ll be fine.


    Where did you hear about it?” Madisyn inquired, her curiosity piqued.


    “It seems everyone knows.


    ” Andrew chuckled lightly, easing the mood.


    Madisyn nodded, and just then, Andrew presented her with a delicate jewelry box.


    “This is for you.


    I hope you like it.


    ”novelbin


    Opening the box, Madisyn was met with the shimmer of a beautiful pink bracelet, its glow reflecting softly in her eyes.


    “Why did you buy me a gift again?” she asked, a mix of delight and confusion in her voice.


    “You’ve got an internationalpetitioning up, so naturally, I snagged you a little something.


    It’s just something to remind you not to put too much pressure on yourself and if things get hard, you can always talk to me.


    ” Andrew’s smile was soft, his gaze tender.


    Madisyn’s heart skipped a beat.


    This was the first time she realized that even for something as small as apetition, she could receive a gift.


    Back when she lived with the Chapman family, gifts were strangers, let alone one from Gilbert.


    “Andrew!”


    The call came from inside.


    Bursting through the gate, Waylon patted Andrew on the back, his voice bubbling with excitement.


    “What brings you here? Did you drop by to send me off to my shoot?”


    Andrew’s smile twitched, a flicker of stiffness passing through.


    “Yeah, let’s hit the road,” Andrew said nonchntly.


    Waylon scratched his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes.


    “Aren’t you here to pick me up?”


    “Yep, let’s make a move,” Andrew replied, his voice even.


    Waylon, oblivious to any undertone, simply basked in the warmth of the moment.


    Andrew, once rather aloof, now seemed genuinely caring-a pleasant change that didn’t go unnoticed.


    “You really are the best, bro.


    ” pping an arm around Andrew’s shoulders, Waylon dered with a heartyugh, “It’s official-you’re my best bro from now on!”


    Turning to Madisyn, he asked, “Youing along?”