waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 256 This barrage of questions made Simon's already foggy brain turn to complete mush . He struggled to open his eyes to see Bradley's expression , but all he saw were blurry double images and swaying lights. He instinctively felt something was off about the questioning , but the alcohol had.dulled his wariness , leaving only an irritable desire to get away from the pestering . " Jeez ... are you giving me the third degree ... " Simon mumbled , trying to push the glass away but lacking the strength . " It ... it just happened ... what else is there to say ...

Bradley stared at him , his heart pounding in his chest , half from the alcohol , half from a desperate , all - or - nothing gamble . He leaned forward , lowering his voice to a dangerous , leading tone : " My sister , has she gotten over that bad habit from when she was a kid ? " " Wha ... what bad habit . " Chapter 256 He spoke slowly , each word as if soaked in alcohol , cold and sharp . "She has to sleep hugging that doll I gave her . After so many years , it's become a habit . She can't fall asleep ... without holding it .

" Bradley's voice dropped even lower , almost a whisper , " That doll is still around , right ? " The air froze for a moment . Simon's muddled brain struggled to process this information , his brow furrowed in pure , unadulterated confusion . He smacked his lips , his tongue feeling thick : " Yeah , the doll ... she can't sleep without it . She brought it with her today , too ." ။ His eyes wandered as he tried to remember , finally confirming it with a nod . His voice grew fainter , turning into an incoherent mumble , before his head lolled to the side and he passed out completely .

Bradley's hand , holding the wine glass , froze in mid - air . Chapter 256 The wine swirled in the glass , reflecting his suddenly vacant expression . There was no doll . There was never any doll . He'd given it to her when they were kids , but she'd lost it long ago . He had just ... made it up . Simon didn't even try to make the lie plausible ; he just went along with what Bradley said . The realization , cold and sharp , hit him like a basin of ice water poured over his head in the bitter cold of deep winter . The only sound in the living room was Simon's heavy , ragged breathing .

Bradley slowly , slowly put down his wine glass , the bottom making a soft but clear ' clink ' as it met the coffee table . He leaned back against the sofa , tilting his head to stare at the dazzling ceiling light . His mind went blank , and a ringing filled his ears . Chapter 256 Fake . It really was fake . The next moment , a meaningful glint flashed in Bradley's eyes . He forced himself to his feet and staggered deeper into the apartment . In the middle of the night , a light rain started to fall outside . Madeleine woke up once .

She woke up to find Roderick holding her tightly , with half of her body on top of his . Still groggy , Madeleine smiled . She felt incredibly happy . Her son , Kevin , had originally come to sleep with them , but in the middle of the night , Roderick got up and carried him to the room next door . Time for just the two of them . Not even their own son could interrupt . She went back to sleep , and when she woke up again , the sky outside had cleared . " The weather is so nice . " Chapter 256 Madeleine lay on the bed , watching Roderick open the curtains .

" We can do something outdoors today ! " " Mhm . " Roderick nodded and brought Madeleine the clothes she was going to wear today . As a mother , Madeleine felt a deep sense of guilt for sending her son away in the middle of the night . After changing her clothes and washing up , the first thing she did was go next door to see if the little guy was awake . As soon as she came out , Madeleine noticed something was off . " Hey ... isn't that Charlotte's room ? " Madeleine watched in confusion as Bradley , with a messy bedhead , came out of Charlotte's room .

He looked like he hadn't fully woken up yet , his eyes were bloodshot , and his face was full of exhaustion . Chapter 256 Madeleine's eyes shot wide open . " Holy crap ! " She hurried back to tell Roderick , but unfortunately , he was on the phone , and it sounded like business . Madeleine was incredibly anxious , so she immediately went to Rebecca's room next door . She knocked on the door , but there was no response from inside . " Rebecca? You're not awake yet ?! ? " That can't be right . Rebecca was the first one to go back to her room to rest last night .

There's no way she's not up by now . She called out again , worried that something might have happened to Rebecca inside , and tentatively tried the doorknob . Click . The door opened . 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.