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" That's good . The ' family harmony brings success ' belief is true , and good health is the most important thing . " . Madeleine didn't follow them in right away , stopping in her tracks . As their voices faded into the distance , she realized she was smiling . This warm and peaceful family scene made her feel incredibly happy . It was clear Roderick knew her parents ' preferences well . The nuts , snacks , and fruits on the living room table were all their favorites . Madeleine felt a bit ashamed , admitting that even as their daughter , she wasn't this thoughtful .

Harold , still thinking about his daughter's comment about being fat , smiled and offered Madeleine a piece of fruit on a fork . " Here , sweetie , have some fruit . You're not chubby at all ." Clarissa chimed in , " You shouldn't have body anxiety . Being Chapter 159 healthy is what's most important . " As she spoke , Clarissa smiled and glanced between Madeleine and Roderick . " It seems to me you two have been getting along well lately ? " " We're doing great . " Madeleine didn't catch the hidden meaning and wiped her mouth with a napkin . Clarissa's smile widened as she nodded .

" Good , that's good . It's about time Kev had a little sister ." " Cough ... cough , cough , cough . " The fruit in her mouth hadn't been fully swallowed , and Madeleine choked , coughing repeatedly . Roderick , who hadn't been sitting next to her , quietly moved over , sat down , and silently patted her back to help her catch her breath . Madeleine's eyes darted around . What was with today ? First , it was Kirsten hinting about postpartum recovery meals , and now her own mother was Chapter 159 suggesting a little sister . Madeleine's face flushed red .

Could it be they knew about last night with Roderick ... Madeleine immediately shook her head at the thought . That's impossible ! She quickly swallowed the fruit , took a sip of water, and said seriously : " Mom , don't be ridiculous . We don't have any plans for that right now . " Beside her , Roderick's expression was a bit complicated . She didn't even ask my opinion ... How did it become " we " ? Whatever . As long as my wife is willing to like and love me now , that's enough . What more could I ask for ? " I'm a career woman now .

My work , my career , that's what's most important to me ." Chapter 159 Nearby , Minerva raised her small hands and clapped excitedly . Way to go . She wanted to be a career - driven woman just like Madeleine in the future . But to Madeleine's parents , her words just sounded like the kid was joking again . " A career ? " Harold asked doubtfully , " Aren't you just doing odd jobs at the company ? You call doing odd jobs a career ? " Madeleine : ... She suppressed a twitch at the corner of her mouth and looked at her father , annoyed .

" Dad , can't you have a little more faith in your precious daughter ? I was a top student my whole life . I can't just stay home and take care of the family now . " Roderick didn't dare to make a sound on the side . Taking care of the family ... Madeleine ? He couldn't even imagine it . Chapter 159 " Then what is it you want to do ? Right , I heard from Mina that you've started dancing again recently . " As Clarissa spoke , she started to feel distressed , grabbing Madeleine's hand and patting it . " Even though you have foundational skills from childhood , Mom is really worried about you .

You've already had a child , why push yourself so hard ? " From Harold and Clarissa's perspective , it wasn't that they didn't trust Madeleine . It was just that after the dark times of the past few years , they were already very content with this peaceful life . In their minds , nothing was more important than Madeleine living a healthy , happy , and peaceful life with Roderick and Kevin . " Oh , Mom ~ " Madeleine wasn't angry at her parents ' disapproval , she just sighed and said , " Have you forgotten how you used to raise me ?

" " You're the ones who said a girl should have her own Chapter 159 personality and be ambitious . " She pouted and shot a sideways glance at Roderick beside her . " What if one day ' someone ' decides I'm just a good - for - nothing freeloader and kicks me to the curb ? " After she said that , the atmosphere between them changed for some reason . The look Harold and Clarissa gave Roderick seemed to turn a little colder . The mood in the room grew heavy . And the " someone " she was hinting at was now staring at Madeleine with wide eyes , as if facing a major threat .

He'd been up since early this morning , organizing a big clean - up and preparing his in - laws ' favorite foods . All that effort to impress them , and his wife ruined it all with one little lie ! Roderick was practically jumping out of his skin , scrambling to explain . " No, that's impossible , Maddie , don't say things like that , how Chapter 159 could I ... hey , why would you ... " A perfectly good alpha male CEO , forced into a stuttering mess .

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