waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 295 Back then , he feared nothing and no one , but he would always listen when Charlotte told him off . It was probably a habit that started back then . " Charlotte's a lawyer . If I investigate her , she'll find out easily . She already won't accept me , what if she finds out and gets angry ? " " Then I'll help ... " " Don't . " Bradley pouted . " In Charlotte's eyes , we're thick as thieves . What's the difference between you looking into it and me doing it ? " " Who says I'm thick as thieves with you? " Roderick held back a laugh and shot him a look . " I'm a married man .

I have no interest in siding with a lonely single . " Bradley's face fell instantly . Who discriminates against lonely singles these days Madeleine wasn't sure what Leona liked to eat , so she made sure to ask for her opinion when choosing a restaurant . Leona told her coolly that she had been sticking to a low - fat diet for years , and even her occasional cheat meal was just a simple , low - oil , low - salt home - cooked dish . Madeleine felt quite ashamed hearing that .

She rubbed her nose and gave a dry laugh , " Seriously , Leona , with that kind of determination , you could succeed at anything . " " Really ? But I always feel like it's not enough . " Leona's voice was quiet , faint , and seemed to carry a hint of sadness . Madeleine found it strange and couldn't help but glance at her again . If Leona was just fixated on competing with her , why did she keep showing that kind of expression ? Was there some other story to her ? Of course , these were just Madeleine's wild thoughts .

She and Leona weren't close enough to pry into each other's private lives . Madeleine was someone who respected boundaries ; if Leona didn't bring it up , she would never ask . As for watching the drama unfold , it was enough to just follow what was happening with her close friends . In the end , Madeleine chose a restaurant that was relatively on the lighter side . The restaurant's atmosphere was elegant , the lighting was soft , and it really did fit Leona's low - oil , low - salt requirements . The four of them sat down .

Madeleine thoughtfully laid out napkins for the two children and poured a glass of warm water for Leona . " I've been to this place with my best friend before . The food is pretty good . You should try it in a bit . " " Hey , you've been abroad for the past few days , so you probably haven't eaten much local food , right ? Are you still used to Chinese food ? " " It's okay if you're not . They have Western dishes here too . " She said , playfully sticking out her tongue . " It's just a bit of a fusion , not quite Western , not quite Chinese . " Leona didn't say anything .

Watching Madeleine , she was reminded of high school . Compared to back then , it seemed like Madeleine hadn't changed at all . It was just that back then , whenever Leona saw Madeleine's innocent smile , she always felt irritated and gloomy . Looking at it now , for some reason , it felt much more comforting . " Here , take a look . These are some of the good ones I've tried . " Madeleine brought the menu over and tirelessly went through it with Leona , pointing out one dish after another . Leona pulled her thoughts back , looked down , and casually pointed to two dishes .

She had never been particular about food ; as long as it was edible and kept her from starving , it was fine . " Okay , then we'll order some other things . Come on , Mina , Kev , come see what you want to eat . " The two little ones looked through the menu together , murmuring and discussing . " How about the grilled salmon ? Madeleine likes this . " " But Mom prefers the Sweet and Sour Crispy Fish . " " Hey , didn't you hear what Leona said? She has to watch her weight . The Sweet and Sour Crispy Fish is high in calories . " Kev opened his mouth , then nodded with some resignation .

Fine , he just wanted his mom to eat something she liked . The two little ones didn't stop talking , but after all their back and forth , they ended up ordering all of Madeleine's favorite dishes . Leona sat across from them , silently watching everything , and a strong feeling of ... envy began to grow inside her . She realized that it seemed no one had ever clearly remembered what she liked . Including her own parents . Chapter 295 Since the day she was born , she was the family's hope .

Her family poured everything they had into her dance lessons , always repeating the same thing : " You've spent so much of the family's money on dance , you have to make it big ." " Leona , you have to be successful , or you'll be letting your parents down . " That thought was branded into Leona's mind , into her very life . Her world seemed to shrink to just ballet , training , and the goal of constantly outdoing herself . 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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