Invisible to My First Love by Lypstical Novel

Chapter 178 Harper 19 % Thirty minutes had gone by since Trina had come to my room and I was still thinking about it when I received a call from Aunt Patricia . She already sounded so vibrant that early morning . It had been the case ever since she had started her new job , thanks to Maddox . " I'm so glad that he accompanied you to Sydney ," she said . " He's turned out to be such a gentle gentleman and until now I have to admit that I'm still pleasantly surprised by him . " I nodded in agreement like she could see me .

I was giving her the update about going to the hospital when I heard voices echo outside . Curious , I walked over to the window and looked outside just in time to see Maddox and Dean running towards the front doors . They looked like they were out of breath , clearly pushing themselves . Maddox being shirtless was quite the sight to look at , but there was something else that caught my attention . It didn't seem like there was any tension between them anymore . All I could see was understanding and competition . My lips curved into a smile with relief that they had finally talked .

I stepped back from the window while still chatting with my aunt . I knew that I had a few more minutes before Maddox would come upstairs to the bedroom . A few minutes later , as I had estimated , the bedroom door finally opened . I turned around just in time to see him walk in , his chest rising and falling heavily as sweat dripped down from his head . His hair was so soaked that the strands were plastered to his forehead . Apart from that , the early morning sun was right in position to hit his chest , perfectly outlining every muscle for me to see .

He locked the door behind him without a word , then started walking towards me . I was still on the phone , but when he got close enough , I reached out without thinking and trailed my hand along his chest , running it down towards his abs . He licked his lips as his eyes switched between my face and my hand movements , like he was daring me to go even lower . Then , he suddenly grabbed my wrist and whispered . I could already imagine him sounding a bit rough had he said it out loud . " I need a shower .

" He immediately started pulling me towards the bathroom and I didn't even bother to pretend to stay on the call . I quickly said goodbye to my aunt before she could suspect anything . I tossed my phone on the bed and walked behind him into the bathroom . When we were inside , I slowed down a bit and stood right in front of him . " Well ? " I said with raised eyebrows . His lips curved into a smile as he said , " I beat him . " I rolled my eyes , already knowing that , but secretly enjoying how proud he looked when saying it .

1/4 ||| 20:23 Wed , Feb 11 W Chapter 178 " And , " he added smoothly , like he knew what I really wanted to hear . " I apologized to him . We're good now . " 19 % 2 66 vouchers I stood on my tippy toes , moving his sweat drenched hair away from his face with a smile . " Aww, look at you admitting that you were wrong . " After shooting me a playful glare , he suddenly lifted me effortlessly and carried me with him into the shower cubicle . I giggled , wrapping my arms around his neck as he slid the door shut .

Maddox and I came downstairs while holding hands and I found myself inhaling sharply a few times at the smell of breakfast that was still being served . Just as we got to the bottom of the stairs , Dean emerged from another room . I didn't want to pass up that chance . It had to be right at that moment . " Hey , can we talk ? " I said to him . " Sure , what's up ? " Dean asked while approaching us . Before I could respond , Maddox looked between us and said , " I'll give you two a minute ." He pulled out his phone .

" I've got a few calls to make and they can't wait ." As he made his way to the foyer so he could head outside , I noticed how he seemed a little tense , like something was already bothering him . My gaze still lingered on him as Dean walked past me and said , " He's coming back , you know ." He teased me . I snapped out of it , turning around to follow behind him into the living room . " I know , " I said quickly . " I was ... never mind . " He sat right by the couch that was near the window while I sat on the other one not too far away from him .

It also had a perfect view outside and I could already see Maddox , placing his phone against his ear . Looking away so I could focus on Dean , I said , " Why didn't you tell me about Trina and Maddox ? " He exhaled , leaning back in his seat . " Because it wasn't my place to tell you about his past . During the run , he and I talked about it . He told me that he already told you . Looks like the guy really doesn't want to hide anything from you . " I nodded slowly as I continued to listen , but my attention shifted when I glanced outside the window .

Maddox was still there on the phone , quickly pacing back - and - forth . He even pulled on his neck tie like it was choking him , so he loosened it before running a hand through his hair . Whatever that call was about had him on edge . No matter what , there was no way for me to know what was going on . All I could do was wait . I planned to ask him later when the time was right . Looking away and focusing on Dean again , I considered telling him about Trina coming to my bedroom and the way she tried to deliver the truth like a weapon and waited for me to break down .

But I decided not to say anything . He didn't need to know because I could handle her just fine . After the chat with Dean , we all gathered at the breakfast table , sitting in the same arrangement as the previous night . Maddox was quieter now and I still believed it was something to do with that phone call . He hadn't said a word about it yet and I thought that maybe it was because of everyone else around From across the table , Trina tried to smile and act normal , but it didn't reach her eyes . There was still disappointment there as she never got what she wanted .

2/4 20:23 Wed , Feb 11 Chapter 178 We had breakfast in silence for a while until she was the one to finally say something . " So , are you guys still heading to the hospital right after this ? " Dean nodded . " Yeah , but we won't be gone too long . " 大 19 % " That's fine . Take all the time you need . There shouldn't be any toistakes with this ." She tilted her head , forcing a smile . " I don't mind staying home . It's not like I'll be alone . I'll have Maddox to keep me company . " My eyes narrowed slightly . She was still trying that shit .

Before I could say it myself , Maddox spoke up , his tone almost sharp . " Well , you're going to be home alone because I'm going with them ." The fake smile faded , but even when she plastered it back on real quick , I had already caught it . " Oh , that's great , " she said , quickly looking down at her plate . I was so satisfied seeing her disappointment once again that I glanced over at Maddox . Something might h with him , but as soon as I looked at him , he winked at me like he had everything under control . ng on The rides to the hospital felt different this time .

I sat right next to Maddox just as I did the previous night while Dean sat on the other side . But the energy was different . There was no awkward silence like the previous day . They spoke about investments overseas , expansions and numbers that sounded important . While I felt a little out of place , I didn't mind . If anything , it made me smile . Dean eventually brought me into the conversation when he said . " Hey , Harper , right after the test , I'll have to travel . Business waits for no one ." I nodded . " I understand . I hear that all the time from him .

" I gestured towards Maddox . Dean tilted his head with amusement . " And how do you handle that ? " he asked , clearly teasing me . " How is it having a boyfriend who's never in one place for too long ? " Before I could answer , Maddox did it for me . " No matter how busy I get , I always make time for her , " he said with confidence . He then lifted my hand and kissed the back of it . Dean rolled his eyes , but he was still smiling . " Disgusting .

" When we arrived at the hospital , the limousine doors opened and instantly , bodyguards surrounded us , forming that familiar shield as we stepped out . up Inside the lobby , there were doctors , nurses and all the other staff . Everyone seemed to be waiting and their faces lit the moment they saw Dean . They had so much respect and admiration for them . He greeted them like they were a family or something . Maddox leaned closer to me and whispered , " This could be you someday .

" I didn't quite know how to feel about that , so I didn't bother commenting on it , but forced myself to smile . As we moved further into the hospital and headed towards the lab , I was talking to Dean while watching Maddox when I caught his jaw tighten . Something seemed to be bothering him . I had to be that call from earlier , 3/4 20:23 Wed , Feb 11 Chapter 178 3.19 % 8 I was dying to know what was going on and the opportunity finally presented itself when Dean stepped aside to speak with one of the doctors in the hallway .

Even if we were still surrounded by some of those bodyguards , moved closer to Maddox , lowering my voice like no one else could hear . " Hey , is everything all right ? " He looked down at me , that familiar smirk showing up on his lips . " Everything's great . " Not buying it , I tilted my head slightly as I studied him . " Are you sure ? " He nodded but just for a second , his confident smirk faded and knew at that moment that whatever it was , he wasn't ready to tell me about it .

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