waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 30 Madeleine nodded numbly , her thoughts a tangled mess. She retreated to her room , sinking onto the bed and staring blankly at the ceiling . She'd been naive , thinking she could fix everything so easily . Now , a darker thought crept in : maybe the only way to protect Kevin from her past self was to leave , to divorce Roderick and walk away for good . Her heart twisted , a chaotic whirl of guilt and fear . As a child , she'd always dreamed of growing up . Now , she longed for the simplicity of those days .

*** Roderick stepped into Kevin's room , clutching the drawing his son had made earlier . " Daddy ! " Kevin called , pausing as he tidied his bookshelf . Chapter 30 His small face lit up with concern . " Where's Mommy ? " " She's in her room , " Roderick said . He walked over and said , " I need to ask you something . " He set the drawing on the desk , pointing to the woman , and asked , " Is this Dr. Clark ? " Kevin tilted his head , puzzled . " No , that's Mommy . " Roderick's stern expression softened , a flicker of relief in his eyes . " And the ones you drew before ?

" Kevin's gaze dropped , his little brows knitting together . He twisted the edge of his shirt , unsure how to answer . Roderick's heart clenched . He understood instantly . " Your mom knows about those other drawings , Kevin . She's really hurt . " " What ? " Chapter 30 Kevin's head shot up , his eyes wide with panic . Tears welled up , his small hands fidgeting nervously as he bit his lip . The thought of his mother being upset because of him - of her maybe not loving him anymore - sent a wave of fear through his tiny frame . Roderick's brow furrowed as he studied his son . " What does Dr.

Clark talk to you about during your sessions ? " he asked , his voice low and measured . Kevin blinked up at him , confusion clouding his small face . After a moment , he shook his head . " Dr. Clark says it's a secret ." Roderick's lips pressed into a tight line , but he didn't push . Kevin was a stickler for rules - once he'd promised something , there was no budging him . Nanette had made it clear from the start that therapy was confidential , even from parents . Chapter 30 Roderick considered this for a moment before softening his tone . " Do you still want to see Dr. Clark ?

" Kevin hesitated . " If I keep seeing Dr. Clark ... will I still get to see Mommy ? " he asked , his voice barely above a whisper . " Yes , you'll still see Mommy , " Roderick assured him . Kevin bit his lip , then murmured , " I want to keep seeing her ." There was something about Nanette that tugged at Kevin's heart . He couldn't put it into words , but Roderick understood . Nanette had filled a void , offering the warmth and care Kevin had craved from his mother . Even now , with his wounds still raw , Kevin clung to that connection .

" Alright ," Roderick said , reaching out to ruffle Kevin's hair gently . He felt maybe he was overthinking things . Nanette's confrontation with Madeleine could have come from genuine concern for Kevin's well - being . But one thing was certain : Roderick wouldn't let it happen Chapter 30 again . " Daddy ," Kevin said , his eyes still shimmering with unshed tears . " Can I go see Mommy ? " " Of course , " Roderick replied . " Will ... will Mommy stop liking me ? " Kevin's voice trembled , heavy with worry .

Roderick's mind drifted , caught in a memory , before he snapped back to the present . " No , she won't . Go on , buddy . " Even with his father's reassurance , Kevin's steps were hesitant . Clutching his drawing tightly , he left the room , his little heart still heavy with doubt . Madeleine lay sprawled on her bed , lost in thought , when a soft knock broke the silence . " Come in , " she called . She propped herself up and saw Kevin peeking around the door , his small face cautious . " Hey , sweetheart !

" Chapter 30 Madeleine forced a bright smile , though it felt strained , like pulling a heavy curtain across her unease . Even Kevin could tell it wasn't quite real . " Come on in , why are you hovering by the door ? " she said , her voice warm but tinged with concern . Kevin lingered , unmoving , and Madeleine's instincts prickled . Something was off . She slid off the bed and opened the door wide . Up close , she noticed his red - rimmed eyes . " Oh , honey , what's wrong ? " she gasped , kneeling to touch his cheek , her heart lurching with worry . " Are you feeling sick ? " she asked .

Kevin shook his head . " Did your dad scold you ? " she tried again . Another shake . Madeleine frowned , puzzled . As she pulled him into a gentle hug , she noticed the crumpled paper clutched in his hands . It Chapter 30 was the drawing from earlier . She guided Kevin into the room , settling them both on the couch . " Baby , why were you crying ? You can tell me anything , okay ? " she said softly , her voice laced with tenderness . Kevin stayed silent , his lips pressed tight as if fighting back tears . Madeleine's heart ached at his struggle . She leaned closer , her tone soothing .

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