Even the formidable Santos family avoided shes with the Cruzes in Gemond.


    “I’m sorry for dragging you into this.


    I’ll take you home.


    You need to rest well,” Madisyn apologized, feeling guilty for the day’s troubles.


    “I’m fine, really.


    Look at me,” Susan asserted, patting her chest confidently.


    “You don’t need to take me home.


    I’ll grab a taxi.


    You’ve had a rough day; you better head back.


    Just let me know if anything happens.


    ”


    Susan was adamant, so Madisyn didn’t press further.


    As she watched Susan depart and was about to hail a cab herself, a voice called out, “Baby.


    ”


    Startled, Madisyn turned just in time to be swept into a warm embrace.


    Strong hands then gripped her shoulders as the man examined her anxiously.


    It was only then that she saw Andrew’s handsome face.


    His usualposed and frosty demeanor had given way to visible concern-a rare sight.


    “What’s wrong?” Madisyn asked.


    “Are you okay?” Andrew asked, guilt coloring his tone.


    “I should have attended the high school reunion with you.


    Who hurt you?”


    “I… I’m fine.


    ” Realizing his misunderstanding, Madisyn quickly rified, “My friend was injured.


    I brought her here for a checkup.


    I’m perfectly okay.


    ”


    “Really?” The worry in Andrew’s eyes didn’t abate until he saw for himself that she was indeed unharmed.novelbin


    His expression then shifted back to his usual stern demeanor.


    “What happened?”


    Madisyn remembered Asher mentioning that his father knew Andrew, so she shared the incident with him, curious about any connection.


    “The Cruz family? I’m not familiar with them.


    I guess they want to cooperate with the Klein family, but the Kleins won’t align with such a minor n,” Andrew stated indifferently, his voice dripping with disdain.


    Madisyn was well aware that the Cruz family was no match for the power and prestige of the Klein family.


    “Did someone from the Cruz family attack you? I’ll handle them,”


    Andrew asked, his tone protective yetmanding.


    “Yes… Well, I suppose they wille to me first.


    Let’s wait,”


    Madisyn responded.


    Catching the mischief in Madisyn’s eyes, Andrew knew exactly what was on her mind.


    He affectionately rubbed her head and escorted her home.


    “By the way, are you going back to Ansport?” Madisyn inquired as they approached the gate of the Johns family’s home.


    “It doesn’t matter if I’m a few dayste,” Andrew replied casually.


    “Okay, I’ll go in then.


    ”


    After Madisyn vanished from his sight, Andrew walked back to his car and was immediately greeted by a call from his assistant.


    “Boss, the ne is ready,” the assistant reported.


    “Okay, let’s return to Ansport,” Andrew instructed with an air of indifference.