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Chapter 342 Chapter 342 In the empty garage , there was nothing but the sound of their ragged breaths and soft , intimate murmurs . He didn't know how long it was before he reluctantly let her go , his thumb gently tracing her swollen , glistening lips . His eyes were dark with lingering desire and deep satisfaction . " This is just the beginning , " he said , his voice hoarse and full of promise . " From now on , I'm going to make up for everything I owe you , bit by bit . " Madeleine leaned into his embrace , her cheek against his warm chest , listening to the steady beat of his heart .

She felt completely wrapped in a blanket of overwhelming happiness . It was as if the bitterness of the past was truly being soothed and smoothed away by that deep kiss this morning . " Ricki . " " Hmm ? " " Are you hiding something from me ? " Chapter 342 Roderick's body tensed almost imperceptibly . It was just for a moment , then he chuckled , " What could I possibly be hiding from you ? " Madeleine looked up . " Last week , I went to your office , and you stopped talking to Gerry halfway through when you saw me .

The day before yesterday , you took a call during dinner , and you turned away from me to take it . " She frowned slightly . " And today , why did you kiss me for no reason ? We've known each other for over twenty years . Don't even think about hiding things from me . " Roderick looked away . He always looks away like that when he's feeling guilty . Madeleine's heart sank . She had only been testing him , trying to get a reaction , but now it seemed there really was something wrong . She nervously grabbed Roderick's jacket . Chapter 342 " Is there something wrong with your health ?

Are the side effects back ? " " Do you have a headache ? A stomachache ? Does anywhere hurt ? " " Have you seen Edward recently ? Ricki , say something ! " Madeleine grew anxious and couldn't help but stomp her foot , her eyes turning red . Roderick quickly held her by the shoulders . " You asked so many questions at once . At least give me a chance to answer . " Seeing her so anxious she was about to cry , Roderick felt both sorry for her and a little helpless . He sighed , pulling Madeleine back into his arms , his large hand gently stroking her back . " No , my health is fine .

Don't worry . It's just work stuff . I've been a bit busy lately , that's all . " " Really ? " Chapter 342 Madeleine sniffled , looking up at Roderick , still unconvinced . The feeling of loss was too painful . For the past few years , she had been like a body with a trapped soul , feeling love drain away every single second . She was terrified of enduring that kind of pain a second time . Even more terrified of making Roderick feel that pain too . " Yeah , really . " Roderick said , glancing at the time , " I have a meeting soon . I'll take you to Leona's place first . " " No need .

If you're in a hurry , just drive to the office . I'll get a cab or wait for Mathew to come back and get me . " " I can't let you do that . " " It's really fine . Your work is more important . " Madeleine said , standing on her tiptoes to kiss the corner of Roderick's mouth . " Go on . " Chapter 342 Roderick's taillights disappeared around the corner . Madeleine stood there , the doubt in her heart not completely gone despite his reassurance .

Her twenty - plus years of knowing him told her that while Roderick's explanation was reasonable , his initial stiffness and averted gaze meant it was more than just being busy with work . She sighed and took out her phone to call a car . Sitting in the taxi , watching the street scenes fly by , Madeleine felt more and more uneasy the more she thought about it . She needed to talk to someone , to vent her frustration . The phone rang for a long time before it was answered . On the other end , Rebecca's voice came through : " Madeleine , why are you calling me so early in the morning ?

Did you miss me ? " " Rebecca , are you busy ? " " Not really , I'm not too busy . " Rebecca said , switching the phone to her other hand and asking in a low , worried voice , " What's wrong ? Did something happen . Chapter 342 over there ? " " Not exactly . " Madeleine hesitated for a moment before finally saying , " Rebecca , I think Roderick is hiding something from me ." She told Rebecca everything she'd observed , detail by detail , including the conversation in the garage , and ended with a frustrated summary : " He said it was about work , but I just feel like something's off .

Do you think ... maybe something's wrong with his health again , and he's not telling me because he doesn't want me to worry ? " There was a brief silence on the other end of the line , a silence that felt strange to Madeleine . Normally , Rebecca would have already jumped in to help her analyze the situation , or just declared she was going to find Roderick and demand an explanation . 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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