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hapter 262 Chapter 262 " Who has the time to laugh at you ? " Madeleine muttered under her breath , her fingers unconsciously fiddling with a chess piece . " I'm just curious , what's really going on between you and Charlotte ? You two seem ... " You seem to care so much about each other , yet you're both so awkward about it . Madeleine didn't say that last part out loud . Bradley tugged at the corner of his mouth . He didn't answer , asking instead , " Did she say anything when she left ? " " Just that the case was urgent , and she went back with Mr. Adler .

" Madeleine watched his expression and added carefully , " She seemed fine , it's just ... it seemed like she didn't want to talk about you . " Bradley's Adam's apple bobbed . He was silent for a moment, Chapter 262 then suddenly gave a self - deprecating laugh . " That's normal . When has she ever wanted to talk about me ? " He stood up , clearly not wanting to continue the conversation , and no longer in the mood for chess . " Huh ? Not playing anymore ? " Madeleine looked up at him . " It's no fun .

" Bradley waved a hand dismissively and walked towards the house , his back looking a bit lonely . " I lose , okay ? Happy now ? " Madeleine watched him walk away and pursed her lips . This wasn't about losing a game . It was clearly about losing a person . As afternoon approached , the rain started again . Adrian said that rain could easily bring mountain fog , which would make driving unsafe . Chapter 262 The group discussed it and decided to end their short autumn trip . On the way back , Rebecca wanted to drive her own car , but Adrian pulled her into his .

Madeleine watched them with a knowing smile . Thank goodness for Professor Shaw's pushy and competitive nature . Otherwise , who knows how long Rebecca would have kept her feelings bottled up before realizing them . " Mommy . " Kevin tugged on Madeleine's sleeve , his eyes a little downcast as he looked at her . Madeleine looked over , confused . " What's wrong , Kev ? Oh , are you unhappy because we have to go home? Mommy will take you out again next time , okay ? " " Mmm . " The little guy hesitated for a moment , uncharacteristically not agreeing to Madeleine's suggestion right away .

" What is it ? " Chapter 262 " Mommy . " Kevin's little face was a bit red as if he'd been struggling internally for a while before finally speaking . " Next time , can we not play with so many people ? " Madeleine opened her mouth , thinking the little guy's past psychological issues were acting up and he didn't like being around people . Just as she was about to ask , Kevin said with some disappointment , " There are too many people . Mommy always has to talk to a lot of people ." She didn't have much time to spend with him . Madeleine froze , feeling awkward . Yikes ...

This is bad , this is bad . She really had been a bit too obsessed with watching the drama unfold these past two days , completely neglecting to spend quality time with her son . With that thought , Madeleine quickly and guiltily stroked the little guy's head . Chapter 262 " It's Mommy's fault , Kev . Next week , how about Mommy spends time only with you ? " " Only with me ? What about Daddy ? " Roderick's ears perked up . He raised an eyebrow but said nothing . Exactly , what about him ? " Let your daddy go play by himself . Hmph , my Maddie is the most important . " Roderick : ... Great .

He was feeling pretty hurt right now . Next week , huh ? Alright , then the week after next , he'd find an excuse to send Kevin to his grandparents ' place , and then take Madeleine out for some alone time . For the first time , Roderick felt that having a son was so in the way . While the family was laughing and talking , Madeleine's phone rang . Chapter 262 " Who's this ? It's an unknown number . " Muttering , Madeleine answered . " Hello , who is this ? " " It's me . " A familiar female voice came from the other end of the line .

Madeleine didn't recognize it at first , and after thinking for a moment , she asked tentatively , " Are you ... Leona ? " Hearing the name , Roderick , who was beside her , immediately turned to look , his expression wary . Leona ? He hadn't gone to settle scores with her , and now she was contacting Madeleine first ? What was she up to . On the other end of the line , Leona held her phone , gazing out the window . " Are you free ? I'd like to talk to you . " Chapter 262 Madeleine's expression grew a little more serious .

She turned her head to look at Roderick , and Roderick instinctively wanted Madeleine to hang up . He didn't like it when Madeleine's mood was affected by other , irrelevant people . But the Madeleine of today wasn't so fragile . She was silent for a moment before speaking . " Is there something you need ? " " Yes , about the past , and the future . There are some things I hope to tell you in person . " Madeleine nodded . " Okay , you name the time and place .

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