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" You're right . When I did those things in the past , I really ... wasn't being true to myself . I knew it would hurt you all , but if I didn't do it ... I ... " Madeleine felt a dull ache and a sharp sting spreading through . her heart and head . She kept her head down , her shoulders hitching . It was the forgiveness and love she'd felt from her family recently that made Madeleine feel even more upset and pained . This was the only thing she could do . She could only follow the narrative control and help Edward grow , even if the price was hurting the few people she loved most .

This world was like a giant hand , squeezing her heart tightly . The moment she strayed from the path set by this world , it would tighten its grip . During those painful years , Madeleine had entertained extreme Chapter 163 thoughts . What would happen if she just left ? But she didn't dare to think about it . The moment she had such a thought , she would only feel more pain , and a voice in her head would even tell her : The timeline will fall into chaos , and everything will disappear . Disappear ... Did that mean if she disappeared , the people around her would disappear too ? Why ?

How is that fair ? She felt like she was drowning with nothing to grab onto , forced to let the air be stolen from her lungs bit by bit . Then , Harold , who was in front of her , wrapped his arms around her . Nestled in her father's broad , warm embrace , Madeleine let herself cry uncontrollably . Roderick came out of the guest room and saw the father and Chapter 163 daughter outside through the glass , crying in each other's arms . He stopped in his tracks , his eyes filled with heartache . Roderick's tall figure was silhouetted against the floor - to - ceiling window .

He watched the scene with a gentle expression , feeling a tightness in his chest . He had seen Madeleine in many different states . Spoiled , stubborn , and even clueless after her amnesia . Even hysterical over Edward in the past. But recently ... he had seen Madeleine's vulnerable side . Just like now , she was like a child who had done something wrong , huddled in her father's arms , her shoulders shaking as she cried silently and held it all in . He knew Madeleine was hiding something .

Roderick could feel it from the dazed look in her eyes when she sometimes woke up startled in the middle of the night , from the way her lips would part as if to speak when she stared at him blankly , and even from the half - finished sentences she would blurt out and quickly swallow back . Chapter 163 Madeleine had a secret she couldn't tell . But if she wouldn't say it , he wouldn't ask . As long as he could be sure of her feelings , as long as she was still by his side , that was enough . Roderick's fingers by his side curled slightly , and his throat tightened .

He remembered the other night when Madeleine had a nightmare and gripped his hand tightly . Her nails almost dug into the flesh of his palm . Her eyes were closed , her brow furrowed , and she was mumbling something unclear about " narrative control " and " must be completed . " He had a pretty good idea of what was going on . He gently patted her back and soothed her until her breathing evened out , but he himself didn't sleep all night . He never doubted any of Madeleine's decisions , not even the things she had done in the past . He just ... ached for her .

Chapter 163 He ached for the burden she was carrying but couldn't speak of . He ached that even with amnesia , the first thing she thought of upon waking was how to make amends . Roderick took a deep breath . If she couldn't talk about it , then he would stay with her , protect her , until she no longer had to carry it all alone . After a good cry , Madeleine felt much better . She told her dad about her idea to restart the company and seriously presented the plan she had been working on . " I've almost finished the project proposal , Dad . I'll need you to be there to oversee things .

" Harold's eyes were a little swollen from crying , and he nodded firmly now . " Okay , Dad will be your rock . You go for it . " " Me too . " Chapter 163 Roderick came over with the freshly brewed tea , placed it on the small coffee table , and sat down next to Madeleine . " The Mosley Group's supply chain and technical talent are still around . If you just ask , they'll be willing to follow you ." Madeleine sniffled . " You knew this day would come ? " Roderick smiled . " Not really . I just felt that this was the Mosley family's life's work , and it couldn't just be destroyed like that .

" He just thought at the time that the person to rebuild the company would be Harold , not Madeleine . C Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.