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Chapter 299 " This thing you're afraid of , or rather ... this state you're in , it has to do with me , right ? " Madeleine's body went stiff , and her breath caught . She didn't want to respond , but Roderick's gaze seemed to pinpoint her every reaction , even in the dark . She struggled internally , and finally , very slowly , almost imperceptibly , she nodded . Roderick's heart sank . Just as he thought . He continued , his voice steady , but he was pressing her : " It's not something happening now , but ... something that might happen in the future? Or a risk you feel is coming?

" Madeleine's fingers curled . He's too sharp ! Chapter 299 She bit her lip , torn , and finally gave another difficult nod . "Is this risk ... huge ? Maybe even ... unbearable ? " Roderick's voice was still calm , but the arm he had around her tightened unconsciously . Madeleine's eyes stung , and she nodded hard . More than unbearable ... Roderick was silent for a long moment , as if he was processing this information , or maybe trying to form a more crucial guess .

His mind raced , connecting Madeleine's recent strange behavior , the fear she sometimes showed , and her oversensitivity to certain things . Then , he asked a question that made the blood in Madeleine's veins run cold : " This kind of risk ... isn't it a bit beyond normal understanding ? Maybe even ... unbelievable ? " He chose his words carefully, trying to get closer to the Chapter 299 seemingly impossible truth . " Like ... it's not a typical accident or illness ? " Madeleine froze completely , forgetting even to breathe . How could he ... how could he have guessed in this direction ? !

Her huge reaction was the best answer . Roderick didn't even need her to nod ; he could feel the immense shock and fear . He paused for a long time , so long that Madeleine thought he had given up . But he hadn't . His final words were so low they almost blended into the night , yet they carried a clarity that cut through the fog : " You're afraid to tell me , is it because you're worried that if I know , it might trigger this risk ? Or ... that it would have some kind of bad effect on me ? Like ... some kind of taboo? " ! ! ! Chapter 299 Madeleine's mind went blank . He guessed it!

He guessed almost the entire core of it ! The shock of being seen through so completely and the fear she had buried for so long seized her in an instant . She started trembling uncontrollably , like a leaf in the autumn wind . Tears streamed from her eyes without warning , not from sadness , but from extreme shock and panic ! She didn't nod , but her violent reaction and silent tears were the most definite " yes " he could get . Roderick finally got the answer he wanted - and the one that terrified him the most . He had guessed most of it .

There was an extraordinary risk hanging over them , something like a " taboo " or a " curse , " and she alone knew and feared it , choosing to stay silent because she was worried it would affect Chapter 299 him . The truth was probably even more bizarre and cruel than he imagined . Roderick didn't guess any further . He pulled the trembling , tear - streaked Madeleine completely into his arms . He held her as tightly as he could , as if trying to merge her into his very bones , using his body heat to drive away the chilling fear that came from the unknown . " Okay, okay , no more guessing .

Don't be scared . " His voice was incredibly hoarse as he repeated it over and over in her ear . " Don't be afraid , Maddie ." He kissed the top of her head , his tone firm and decisive , with a calmness that could soothe anything . " Whatever it is , leave it to me . " " If the sky falls , I'll hold it up for you . " Madeleine sobbed uncontrollably in his arms . The string that Chapter 299 had been pulled so tight finally snapped . It was panic , but also a kind of indescribable relief . In the end , she hadn't been able to keep the secret , revealing it in this silent way .

But strangely , amidst the overwhelming fear , a faint glimmer of hope actually appeared . Because he said to leave it to him . Madeleine's sobs in his arms grew quieter , but her body hadn't completely stopped trembling . She curled up dependently , like a frightened little animal that had finally found its den . Roderick's heart ached for her , but he knew he couldn't stop here . He had to use this chance to sketch out the shape of that " risk " as much as possible . He needed information , a direction .

He continued in that very slow , low voice , as if organizing his thoughts , or perhaps soothing her : " Let me think ... something you'd find unbelievable , that you're Chapter 299 so afraid of , that it even involves me ... " He paused deliberately , feeling the person in his arms tense up again instantly , before he slowly spoke the name : " It has to do with Edward , right ? " 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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