waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 298 " Who's this ? " Madeleine looked completely lost . " My mom . " " Your mom ! ? " Madeleine's jaw almost hit the floor . Madeleine snatched the phone , her eyes wide , almost burning a hole through the screen . The woman in the photo was wearing a sharp riding outfit , sitting straight and tall on a large , handsome horse , with a vast pasture and blue sky in the background . She had deep - set eyes , a high - bridged nose , and thin , sexy lips. Her thick , dark brown curly hair was casually tied back , with a few loose strands falling by her cheeks .

She radiated a wild , untamed , and vibrant beauty . Chapter 298 This was the complete opposite of Mrs. Miller's gentle , classic Southern grace - they had nothing in common ! " This is your mother ? " Madeleine's voice changed pitch , filled with disbelief . " But ... but Mrs. Miller , she ... " Her mind was a complete mess . Why had she always thought Mrs. Miller and Roderick's mother looked so much alike in her memory ? And why had she felt an inexplicable closeness and trust towards Mrs. Miller because of it ? Roderick looked at his wife's shocked , almost stunned expression .

He frowned , sensing something was wrong . He took Madeleine's hand , his tone becoming serious and concerned . " Madeleine , why would you think Mrs. Miller and my mom look alike ? " " I , I don't know ... " Madeleine shook her head blankly . The fragmented memories of Roderick's mother and Mrs. Miller's faces overlapping in her Chapter 298 mind began to blur , even contradict each other , making her feel dizzy . " I just , I think I've always had this impression ... that they looked alike , so ... " That's why she had so naturally accepted Mrs.

Miller's presence , even becoming especially dependent on her because of that strange sense of " familiarity . " Madeleine's head suddenly started to hurt . Her childhood memories were changing , bit by bit . No , to be precise , the image of Roderick's mother in her memory was changing , bit by bit! A chill crept silently up Madeleine's spine . Was it the influence of the narrative control ? During all those years she was being controlled , had even such a subtle perception been altered ? To make her accept Mrs. Miller without question ?

To accept this person the narrative control had placed by her side ? Chapter 298 " Roderick ... " Madeleine's voice held a faint tremor . She instinctively squeezed his hand back tightly , as if it were her only lifeline . " I ... I think I've gotten some things wrong again ... " Her face was pale , and her eyes were filled with confusion and lingering fear . Roderick's heart sank . He pulled Madeleine tightly into his arms , his large hand patting her back soothingly . " Is this about ... that thing you never want to talk about ?

" Madeleine's body stiffened almost imperceptibly in Roderick's embrace . Those terrifying memories she had forcibly suppressed - about the " narrative control , " the " awakening , " and the " aftereffects " - gripped her in an instant . Zoe's crazed face , her incoherent screams , her struggles as she was forced onto a stretcher ... it all flooded her mind like an icy tide , making her shudder . Chapter 298 She had " amnesia , " Zoe had " gone mad " ... so what about Roderick ? If she told him this bizarre , unbelievable truth , what would happen to him ?

Could a man like him - so calm , rational , and used to being in control of everything - accept that his world might just be a written story ? Wouldn't it be a huge shock , or even ... a curse , triggering some unknown , terrible aftereffects ? She couldn't risk it . She would rather he knew nothing , rather she carried this fear and secret alone , than let him fall into any possible danger . The immense fear crushed any desire to confide in him . She even held her breath subconsciously , as if speaking a single word would bring an unseen doom upon Roderick . " I can't tell you , Roderick .

" Roderick could feel she was still tense in his arms ; that subtle trembling didn't lie . Chapter 298 He was silent for a moment , his deep eyes flickering with countless thoughts in the darkness . He knew asking directly wouldn't work ; she was determined to hide it . But he couldn't just stand by and watch her be tormented by some unknown fear . An idea began to form . He sighed very softly , his arms still around her . His voice was low and slow , with a guiding tone that wasn't pressuring: " I won't ask anymore . Don't be afraid .

" Hearing this , Madeleine relaxed a little , but her guard wasn't completely down . However , Roderick's next words made her hold her breath again . " But I can't let you carry this all by yourself . " His fingertips gently caressed her arm . " How about this ? I'll guess . If I'm right , or close , you nod . If not , you shake your head . You don't have to say a thing . I'll figure it out . Okay ? " ! Chapter 298 Madeleine's heart leaped into her throat ! This ... how could that work ?

She instinctively wanted to refuse , but Roderick didn't give her a chance to speak , immediately throwing out his first guess in a tone as calm as if he were discussing the weather : 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.