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Chapter 169 Roderick's knuckles tightened , his hands gripping the steering wheel as a hostile energy filled him . He didn't even take the time to drive the car into the garage . He stopped at the entrance , told the security guard to park it , and got out with the flowers in one hand . His eyes turned cold , his pace quickened , and the sound of his leather shoes on the marble floor was heavier than usual . As he pushed the door open , he heard Madeleine gently chiding her son , " It's okay , Kev . This conversation isn't for kids . Go back to your room for now .

" After Roderick entered , his gaze immediately locked onto Edward in the center of the living room , who was standing in front of Madeleine with a somewhat condescending posture . Fiona was standing next to him , her brow slightly furrowed , lost in thought . " Daddy ! " Kevin spotted Roderick and immediately ran over to tattle , " That Chapter 169 bad uncle said he was going to touch Mommy . " Uh ... Madeleine didn't even have time to react . No , son , you misunderstood ! Madeleine was suddenly at a loss , worried that Roderick would misunderstand something again .

Just as she was thinking about how to explain , Roderick's gaze fell on her , as gentle as the spring sunlight . He walked over , picking up his son with one arm , and handed the lilies to Madeleine with his other hand , his voice low and gentle . " Lilies are in season , blooming beautifully . Do you like them ? " Madeleine took the bouquet of pink lilies , her fingertips gently brushing against the delicate petals , a soft smile blooming in her eyes . " I love them . They smell wonderful . " The corner of Roderick's mouth curved up .

He then used his free hand to cover Kevin's eyes before leaning in to place a kiss on her lips . Chapter 169 The gesture was as natural as breathing , but it made Edward , who was standing opposite them , instantly clench his fists . He had never seen Madeleine look so shy and lovely . The woman who was once so obedient to him was now shining so brightly in front of another man . " Kirsten . " " Yes , sir . " Kirsten had been waiting nearby and came over immediately when she heard Roderick's voice . " Take Kev back to his room for now . " " Alright .

" Kirsten nodded , knowing it wasn't good for the child to be present in such a situation , and quickly picked him up and headed for the elevator . Once the elevator doors closed , Roderick turned and glanced at Edward , his eyes filled with contempt as if he were looking at something dirty . " Aren't you going to get lost ? Or does Mr. Carroll not know Chapter 169 where my front door is ? " Edward's face turned livid , veins bulging on his forehead . " Roderick , don't be so arrogant ! " " Arrogant ? Mr. Carroll breaks into my home and harasses my wife , and I'm the arrogant one ?

" As the tension in the room mounted , Fiona , who had been silent , stepped forward . " Mr. Livingston , everything that just happened was a misunderstanding . I can vouch for it . " She pressed her lips together and said , " Edward didn't do anything inappropriate to your wife . The child is young and just misheard . " Roderick shot Fiona a sideways glance but said nothing . He scoffed , " You're quite generous , Miss Bell . " He finished , his gaze turning sharp . " But it's not for an outsider to make excuses for my wife ." He turned and held out his hand to Madeleine .

Chapter 169 Confused , Madeleine walked over , and he smoothly pulled her into his embrace . Roderick's eyes were deep as he asked her , " Did Edward harass you? " Madeleine froze when she heard that . Uh , how should I put this ? Was it harassment? I don't think so ... She shook her head . But Roderick saw those two seconds of hesitation , and his eyes filled with jealousy . When he looked up again , Roderick glared at Edward as if he wanted to eat him alive . He cracked his knuckles . " Mr. Carroll , want to fight? " Edward sneered and loosened his tie , " My thoughts exactly .

" Chapter 169 " No , no , no ! " Madeleine dashed forward and clung to Roderick's arm like a koala . " Honey , we live in a society with laws ! You'll go to jail for fighting ! " Are you kidding me ? Edward is the super - popular male lead . Roderick would only be at a disadvantage fighting him . You should just avoid trash when you see it . She pulled Roderick off balance . He looked down at the little woman hanging off his arm , his tone softening . " Let go first . " " I won't . " Madeleine rubbed her face against his arm . " Would you really want to make me a widow ?

" Roderick's brows furrowed . A widow ? Did she have so little faith in him ? Beside them , Fiona quickly grabbed Edward . " Edward , don't be rash ... " Chapter 169 " Get lost . " Edward , already furious at Madeleine's reaction , didn't even notice who was pulling at him . He shoved her away violently , and Fiona twisted her ankle in her high heels , nearly falling over . Chapter 170 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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