Chapter 157

"Leyton, did you manage to see that truck?" Mr. Arnold asked. Leyton looked down, saying, "I'm sorry. I couldn't get a good look at it." Ethan's tone turned icy in a flash. "I want the one responsible caught in three days." Leyton nodded. "Yes, sir." Jadie came over and held Madelyn's hand, showing concern. "Madelyn, are you okay? Zach and I were planning a birthday party for you at home. If it weren't for Rosario, neither of us would have known. I missed your last birthday, but not this one. I even got you a gift. But you weren't around. Maybe we can celebrate the next one together." Madelyn's expression turned distant, and she pulled her hand away. "You don't need to go through all this trouble. You and Zach should head back. We'll manage things here on our own." She sensed Zach's unwavering gaze on her, but she avoided meeting his eyes completely. Zach chimed in, his voice firm. "Let's not involve Mr. Arnold in our family issues. Remember what your dad said? You're supposed t