Chapter 858

Zach was always spontaneous. He guided Madelyn to the driver's seat in the garage and fastened her seatbelt. "No lectures today," Zach said. "Start by reversing the car. Remember how I taught you?" Madelyn gripped the steering wheel. "It's been a while; I think I've forgotten," she said with a hint of nervousness. "Can you show me again? I promise I'll pay closer attention." Zach looked at her sternly. "You excel in many areas, but driving isn't one of them. When will I ever trust you behind the wheel alone?" He was just commenting offhand. Even if she learned the basics, she would not be allowed to drive alone. Madelyn's driving skills were clearly lacking for Zach to be so direct. Yet, she was not the type to back down easily. With a resolute tone, she said, "I'll improve with more practice. Not everything's as clear-cut as you think." Zach chuckled, nodding, "All right. I'm eager to see your progress." Madelyn had a tough time driving, taking nearly twenty minutes to back out