waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Bradley's face fell as he held back a curse . " Not getting in ? Then we're leaving ." Before the car started , Mathew twisted the knife by saying goodbye to Bradley . Watching Mathew drive away coolly , Bradley was fuming . " What is with this family ! " He irritably pulled out his phone to call a cab . Just as a driver accepted the ride , Kirsten walked over with a smile and said : " Dr. Kline , please wait a moment . Sir has arranged a car for you . The driver is in the garage right now and will be here shortly .

" Bradley was silent for two seconds , then canceled the ride he had just booked without a word . When it comes to messing with people , if Roderick was second , no one would dare claim first . Chapter 137 Going to the Livingston manor again , Madeleine was visibly nervous . Roderick noticed from the rearview mirror and comforted her , " Don't be so nervous . If my dad says something you don't like , just ignore it .

We'll just have a meal and come back ." If the old man hadn't complained on the phone about them not eating at home last time , Roderick wouldn't have even bothered to bring his wife and child today . " He's an elder , after all . How can I not listen ? Besides ... there's a reason your father doesn't like me . " Based on the things she did in the past , who could possibly like her ? Roderick glanced back at her . Seeing Kevin looking worried beside her , Roderick didn't say any more . Anyway , he just had to protect her with all his heart . No one could hurt her .

Chapter 137 When they arrived at the family estate , Mathew helped carry in the gifts they had prepared for the two of them . Most of it was for Mrs. Miller ; she was pregnant and needed lots of traditional health supplements and everyday items , which Madeleine and Kirsten had spent hours carefully picking out one by one . Madeleine was a little nervous , wondering if Mrs. Miller would like them . She had been so carefree growing up that she never used to care what other people thought of her . But this was Roderick's family , and her family too , so how could she not care ?

From the moment they walked in , Roderick held her hand tightly , and the warmth from his large palm eased some of Madeleine's anxiety . In the small courtyard , Owen had already set out the traditional tea set , looking like he'd been eagerly waiting for a long time . But when he saw Roderick and the others come in , he deliberately sat at the table , putting on a calm front . Chapter 137 " Dad . " " Dad . " " Hello , Grandpa . " The three of them greeted him one by one , and Owen's tense expression finally softened . Even so , he only paid attention to Kevin .

" Kevin , come over to Grandpa ." Kevin was very well - behaved , trotting over and throwing himself into his grandpa's arms. Like a magician , Owen pulled out a bottle of juice and handed it to Kevin . " Look , Grandpa just squeezed this for you himself ." " Thank you , Grandpa . " Kevin held it with both hands , then turned to glance at Madeleine , looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated . Owen's smile faded a bit , and with a sigh of resignation , he pulled out another bottle from behind him .

Chapter 137 With that , the hesitation on Kevin's face instantly broke into a smile , and he happily took the bottle and gave it to Madeleine . " Mommy , drink some juice . " " Thank you , Maddie ." Madeleine smiled , then glanced timidly at Owen. " Thank you , Dad . " " Ahem ... You're welcome . " Owen didn't meet Madeleine's eyes , and a thick sense of awkwardness hung in the air between them . Actually , Madeleine could understand that . After all , back when Roderick's father was still just Owen to her , they had a great relationship .

Back then , Owen had joked about Madeleine becoming his daughter - in - law , or if not , his goddaughter . If she hadn't gotten her heart broken later , things between her and Owen wouldn't have become so awkward . Madeleine couldn't help but sigh inwardly again . Chapter 137 Roderick , beside her , sensed her mood and was about to comfort her . " I didn't put sugar in your cup . Roderick told me you're planning on getting back into dancing ? " Owen was busy making tea and didn't even glance at Madeleine as he spoke . His tone was stiff , but you could hear a hint of concern .

Especially since he remembered Madeleine needed to watch her figure for dancing and had specifically left out the sugar . Madeleine's heart warmed , and a smile spread across her face . " Yeah , I've been practicing when I have free time . " " Mm , that's good . " ။ Owen nodded . " You've been dancing for so many years , it would be a shame to let it go . " It was like a corner of an iceberg had melted ; Madeleine felt the distance between her and Owen shrink a little .

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