Madisyn knew he was right.novelbin


    Gemond, while strong, was only the second -best city in the country.


    Ansport was where the real opportunitiesy, where ambition and hard work could truly pay off.


    The thought of her future in Ansport stirred a mix of excitement and anticipation within her.


    They walked a bit Longer, the night gradually growing deeper.


    Finally, Andrew took Madisyn home.


    They said their goodbyes at the gate of the Johns family’s home, and when Madisyn headed inside, she found ine and Dane in the living room, wide awake.


    ine’s eyes sparkled with a knowing look, her lips curling into a knowing smile.


    Madisyn couldn’t quite ce why, but a pang of guilt tugged at her.


    “Mom, Dane, you’re still up?” she asked, trying to sound casual.


    “Actually, I was just about to head to bed,” ine replied with a smile.


    “Did you have a good time?”


    “It was okay,” Madisyn answered, though her voice felt oddly weak.


    She hurriedly added, “I’m heading up now.


    ”


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    “Alright,” ine said, her smile lingering as Madisyn disappeared upstairs.


    Once she was gone, ine turned to Dane, her smile widening.


    “It’s nice that Andrew made time toe back and see Madisyn.


    ”


    Dane frowned, his dissatisfaction evident.


    “It’s the least he should do.


    ”


    ine gave him a curious look.


    “What’s wrong? It seems like you’re not as opposed as before.


    ”


    Dane remained silent, his thoughts tangled.


    He hadn’t fully epted the situation, but he couldn’t deny that Andrew was a good choice.


    With Madisyn soon moving to Ansport, knowing that Andrew would be there to look out for her brought him a small measure offort.


    “Mom, you should rest early,” Dane finally said, his tone softer than before.


    After he left, ine eagerly dialed Glenn, her voice brimming with excitement as she chattered on about Madisyn and Andrew.


    Glenn, though not entirely on board with Madisyn’s choice, found himself nodding along, agreeing with his wife more out of habit than conviction.


    Meanwhile, upstairs, Madisyn retired to her bedroom and checked her phone.


    Evie had sent her several texts.


    “Madisyn, how’re things? Does Andrew like the gift?”


    “Madisyn! My brother cut off my allowance, but I don’t know why.


    ”


    “Madisyn, you have to help me! He’s being so hard on me.


    ”