waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 33 He remembered that day vividly . Three days ago , Madeleine had fainted . When she woke , she claimed she had lost her memory - and then her personality seemed to change completely . " Oh , and today she met with Mary , " Gerry added . " Got it , " Roderick said , ending the call . That name brought a sour taste . For years , Mary had clung to Madeleine , milking her for every penny . Last year , she'd even conned Madeleine into investing in a shady shell company , pocketing 800 thousand dollars .

Roderick had found proof , but Madeleine's fierce defense of her " friend " had stopped him from pursuing it . He massaged his temples and headed toward the bedroom . As he passed Kevin's room , he caught the soft lilt of Madeleine's voice , humming a lullaby . Chapter 33 The door was ajar , and he paused , peering inside . Under the glow of the lamp , Madeleine sat on the edge of the bed , her hand gently patting Kevin's back . The boy was curled up , fast asleep , his tiny hand clutching the hem of her shirt . " Sleep , sleep , my precious baby ...

" Her voice was a tender whisper , soft as a summer breeze . Roderick's heart stirred . This scene - so warm , so unfamiliar - hadn't existed in their home for years . He waited another half hour , ensuring Kevin was sound asleep , before knocking softly and stepping inside . Madeleine looked up , her expression inexplicably nervous . Roderick gave a small nod , moving to scoop Kevin up . " What are you doing ? " Madeleine asked , her voice sharp with surprise . " You're not planning to sleep with him , are you ? " Roderick Chapter 33 replied , raising an eyebrow .

Madeleine froze for a beat , then her eyes widened in horror . She clapped a hand over her mouth , gasping , " Ricki ! Don't tell me you're planning to sleep with me !? " Roderick froze mid - reach , the words hitting him like a physical blow . He stayed bent over , his mind completely blank for a long moment . Drawing a sharp breath , he finally scooped Kevin up . " Other than that one time in Phelrania , " Roderick stated flatly , pausing as if doing mental math . " We haven't shared a bed in over two years . " Madeleine's breath caught . Her hand was still partly covering her mouth .

That sentence stunned her more than her own earlier . assumption . " We ... never slept together ? " Chapter 33 " No. " " Where did you sleep ? " " The guest room ." He hesitated , then added , " Sometimes , at my parents ' place , I took the floor . " A heavy sadness settled in Madeleine's chest . She felt nothing for Roderick and was sure she could never care for him , but they were married . They had a child . Remembering her own parents ' loving marriage made her ache . How had she , in her twenties , let her own relationship crumble like this ?

She wanted to say something , but , unsure of what Roderick truly felt about her these past years , she just nodded . " I see . " Heat crept into her ears . So much for thinking he wanted to sleep with her. Chapter 33 She'd completely misread the situation . Roderick watched the play of emotions on her face , trying to read her mind as he once could . But her thoughts were as unreadable as ever . * Giving up , he said , " Get some rest . Hospital check - up tomorrow . " He turned to leave , then glanced back . " And ignore what Dr. Clark said . I'm finding Kev a new therapist . " " But I ...

" She started to say it didn't bother her , but he was already gone . Annoyance flickered . The day had been too much . Her mind was slowing down . " Forget it . Sleep first , " she muttered , clicking off the lamp and sinking into a fitful sleep . Fragmented scenes , too vivid to be mere dreams , raced through her mind . They felt like forgotten memories from the lost years , flashing Chapter 33 by too quickly to grasp . With great effort , she managed to seize a few clear images . Their wedding day in Quelcia ... The scene unfolded in her mind .

The venue was blanketed in flowers and dotted with hot air balloons . She stood in her wedding gown , he in his formal suit , both faces radiant with smiles . They embraced and kissed , the very air thick with happiness . She awoke with a start , the sensation of that kiss lingering powerfully . " Was that real ? " she murmured , sitting up slowly as her thoughts gradually cleared . After changing clothes , she found Roderick and Kevin already at the breakfast table . " Where's my plate ? " " You need to fast for the check - up . " " Oh , right , I'd forgotten .

" Chapter 33 Kevin immediately grew anxious , his piece of toast forgotten . " Mommy , are you sick ? " He knew hospitals were for unwell people . Madeleine offered a reassuring smile . " Not at all , sweetheart . It's just a routine physical . " " I want to come with you ! " Roderick frowned . " No , you have to go to kindergarten today . " Kevin's face fell , especially upon hearing that only the driver and maid would accompany him . His lower lip jutted out in a pout , and he stared silently at his plate .

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