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Chapter 38 She remembered all too well how exacting Madeleine had been . Just last month , she'd thrown an entire plate because Kirsten used slightly too much salt in the grilled salmon . The month before , she'd complained the seafood risotto lacked sufficient variety , forcing Kirsten to visit the night market for fresh ingredients and remake the dish . The memories flooded back , each more uncomfortable than the last . So when Madeleine took her first bite now , Kirsten held her breath . " Hmm ? " Madeleine chewed and turned to her . " Kirsten , how did you prepare this stew ?

It's wonderfully light ! " Kirsten's heart sank . " This was definitely sarcasm ! " she thought . Chapter 38 Kirsten waited anxiously for the expected sarcasm . But she soon realized Madeleine wasn't being facetious . She genuinely enjoyed the food ... Within ten minutes , most of the dishes were nearly finished , though the risotto remained largely untouched . Noticing Kirsten's uneasy stare , Madeleine assumed it was about the uneaten risotto and quickly explained . " My calorie intake is a bit high today , so I'm cutting back on carbs . " " Calories ?

" Kirsten was surprised , recalling her recent comment about the custard being too sweet . " Are you dieting , Mrs. Livingston ? You're not overweight at all . " If anything , she was slightly thin . " Not exactly . I want to start dancing again , and my current form isn't ideal . Kirsten , could you prepare lower - calorie meals for me from now on ? " Hearing her polite request , Kirsten couldn't believe her ears . Chapter 38 The former Madeleine was rarely this polite . She nodded quickly , not daring to contradict her . " Of course . I'm actually a certified nutritionist .

I'll ensure your meals are both delicious and healthy . " " Wow ! " Madeleine clasped her hands together in delight, startling Kirsten again . " Kirsten , you're amazing ! No wonder Kev is so tall for his age . " Kirsten's smile was strained . " This wasn't sarcasm? " she wondered . Unaware of Kirsten's doubts , Madeleine was thrilled . With a healthy diet and proper exercise , she would regain her optimal physique soon . Another thing excited her . She'd discovered a dance studio on the lower level of the villa , though it was dusty from disuse .

Chapter 38 When Meagan found out , she broke into a cold sweat and immediately fetched cleaning supplies . " This is bizarre . Mrs. Livingston hasn't used the studio in years . What's gotten into her ? " After her nap , the studio was spotless . Madeleine inspected it , utterly pleased , and immediately took a photo to send to her cousin , Minerva . Madeleine texted , " My dance studio . Impressive ? " Minerva replied after a while . " Such a waste ! You don't even dance . Why keep a studio this nice ? " Madeleine smirked . " Says who ? I'm definitely dancing again .

Just wait until I'm back on stage ! " Her body felt stiff from years of inactivity . Warm - up and stretching alone took nearly two hours . Her leotard was soaked with sweat . She'd bitten her lip raw but never made a sound . Chapter 38 This was typical for her . When her mother first sent her to dance classes at five or six , other children cried during stretches and leg lifts . But Madeleine never uttered a word . Her mother often recalled picking her up , finding her biting her lip , tears falling silently , refusing to cry out .

Her later success in dance proved those early tears and sweat were not in vain . What a pity. She'd stopped for nearly eight years . Madeleine bit her lip harder . What was lost couldn't be reclaimed . All she could do was fight time and recover what she could . She was Madeleine . She never admitted defeat . She had instructed Meagan and Kirsten not to disturb her during practice . For hours , she was alone , losing track of time . Chapter 38 Her hands trembled as she picked up a water bottle . As she checked the time , her eyes widened in shock . " After five ? Oh no .

" Kevin's kindergarten ended at . She had promised to pick him up . " Oh no , what a terrible mother I am . I broke my promise ." She changed clothes hastily and asked Kirsten to call the driver . " Mrs. Livingston , the driver has already left to fetch Mr. Kevin . Please don't worry . " Madeleine stopped . " Oh , he's already been sent . " She started to ask why she hadn't been informed , but remembered her own instructions . This was her own fault . Kirsten nodded , glancing at the clock . " It's just a bit strange . They're usually back by now . Traffic must be bad .

" As Madeleine considered going to check , a car pulled up Chapter 38 outside . " They're back ! " she thought . Madeleine hurried out , ready to apologize profusely to her son . Outside , she saw Nanette . She wore a beautiful floral dress , her hair elegantly pinned up with a decorative clip , a picture of grace . She stepped out of the car , leaned back in to unbuckle Kevin's seat belt , and carefully lifted him out . Kevin had his back to Madeleine , so she couldn't see his expression . Madeleine stood still , a complex feeling stirring inside her .

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