waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 17 Edward would teach her a lesson today . When she learned he was going on a business trip to Phelrania , she had wanted to tag along . He'd show her that he was never lacking in women . The thing was , Madeleine did follow him to Phelrania . But she wasn't alone . She'd brought her husband with her . Edward didn't see this coming . He smacked his tongue in annoyance . " What's wrong , Eddie ? " The short - haired woman with him dropped the menu and looked at him . He was clearly upset about something . " Nothing .

" Edward pulled twice at his tie and quickly returned to his usual arrogant and distant self . " I saw a repulsive woman . That's all . " Since Madeleine liked his food , Roderick swapped his plate with Chapter 17 hers . Just as in childhood , although they bickered all the time , Madeleine would put the food she didn't like on his plate , and he'd eat it without complaint . She remembered none of this , now . The only picture vivid in her memory was when he pulled off her hairpin and tripped her over . Edward must be the only thing she thought of now .

Driven by jealousy , Roderick complained , " You picked this restaurant to create an encounter with him ? " The minute he finished speaking , Roderick sensed that Madeleine and Kevin had stopped eating . He raised his head , only to find that the mother and son were looking at him as if he were an idiot . " Daddy, did you forget ? Gerry made the reservation . " " Do you think I'm capable enough to buy off your PA and obtain Edward's itinerary ? " Roderick was dumbstruck . His face was flushed , and his ears Chapter 17 seemed to burn with embarrassment .

He looked down to conceal the awkwardness . How could he ask something so stupid ? When it came to Madeleine , he tended to lose his rationality easily , seized by jealousy and unease . Madeleine stared at him for two seconds and suddenly burst out laughing . " Ricki , are you jealous? " Her eyes widened as something . occurred to her . " In sophomore year in high school , you had this same expression when you threw away the love letter the straight - A student from the next class wrote to me . Were you jealous then ? " Roderick cut his steak with a stony face . " No.

You're full of yourself . " " Yo , you're blushing . Let me caress your flushed cheek . " Chuckling , Madeleine extended her hand like a lecher . She interacted with Roderick as she had before . His cold stares had made her uncomfortable these days . Chapter 17 When he said she was full of herself , everything felt normal again . This was the tone she was familiar with . This was the Roderick she knew . Madeleine had reached out too fast . She accidentally knocked over the juice on the table . It stained her clothes . She hastened to clean the mess in a fluster . " Ah , my dress .

" Seeing the stains on the sleeve , Madeleine frowned ruefully . She liked this dress at first glance . She couldn't bear to see it dirty . " You two eat . I'll clean it in the bathroom . " Madeleine stood up and walked toward the bathroom . " Daddy . " Kevin looked up . " Something is different about you today . " In a much better mood , Roderick raised his brows when he heard his son's words . Chapter 17 " Different how ? " Tilting his head , Kevin thought about it and shook his head . " I don't know . " He was too young with a small vocabulary .

There were thoughts he didn't know how to express. But Roderick knew how he'd changed . Madeleine had hurt him deeply these years . Busy between working and taking care of his son and the elders day after day , the confident and vigorous young man could no longer be seen in him . However , tonight , during this meal with Madeleine , the old feelings came back , and he seemed to have found himself again . The Roderick who was fond of a good laugh and jokes , who wore his heart on his sleeve , who was never afraid of expressing himself , returned . " Kev , do you like the new me ?

" " Yes , I like this side of you , Daddy . And I like tonight's Mommy , Chapter 17 too . " Roderick smiled and rubbed Kevin's head . They talked a bit more . When Roderick turned his head , what he saw made his smile subside . Edward , who had sat at a table nearby , was gone , too . Fear rose inside Roderick . Did Madeleine leave with Edward ? A quick rinse with water was all it took to wash away the juice stain . Madeleine , seeing her dress restored to its pristine state , felt a wave of relief wash over her , her mood lifting like a cloud breaking to reveal the sun .

Humming a cheerful tune , she stepped out of the bathroom , nearly colliding with a man in her path . She opened her mouth to apologize , but the words froze when she realized it was Edward standing there . " Uh ... " Chapter 17 The apology stuck in her throat . 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.

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