waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

But he knew the truth - for the past six months , she had refused to even hold Kevin . Whenever Kevin tried to get close , she would find some excuse to avoid his touch . This was especially true after she had reconnected with that man . A soreness burned behind Roderick's eyes . He squeezed them shut for a long moment before looking again . None of this was real . Whatever she was doing , it was all just an act to trick him into agreeing to a divorce . After she finally managed to calm Kevin down , Madeleine realized Roderick had left .

When the servant , Kirsten Wilson , entered with a bowl of custard , Madeleine asked her , " Has Roderick always been this busy ? " Kirsten , who had been about to leave , halted at the question . She looked at Madeleine with suspicion . Chapter 4 What had gotten into Madeleine ? She had never asked about Roderick's schedule before . " Yes , Mr. Livingston has been swamped with work lately . After all ... " She glanced at Madeleine , not daring to finish her sentence . " After all , what ? " Madeleine pressed , curious .

Throwing caution to the wind , Kirsten blurted out with her eyes shut , " After all , you deleted all the files on his computer a week ago . His work for over a month was completely wiped out . " After saying this , she secretly exhaled . She had actually said this loudly . Surely , Madeleine would fire her on the spot . She kept her eyes closed , waiting for the harsh scolding . But the expected outburst never came . Puzzled , she opened her eyes to see Madeleine frozen in place . Madeleine was completely dumbfounded . How could she have done something so stupid ?

Chapter 4 It was true that Roderick had often picked on her , sometimes unforgivably so . But this was beyond the pale . Having grown up in a business family , she knew all too well the severe consequences of losing critical files . Her actions had been truly outrageous . No wonder Roderick was so cold toward her . Frankly , she was surprised he hadn't strangled her yet . She sighed , scooped up a spoonful of custard , and tasted it . Then she frowned . " It's too sweet ." " Is it ? But it was made exactly to your taste .

" Kirsten's surprise at not being fired was immediately replaced by a new wave of confusion. What was happening ? Due to Madeleine's frequent low blood sugar , she always added extra honey , and Madeleine had never complained before . Madeleine put down the spoon . " I can't eat this . I have to watch my figure . How else am I supposed to dance ? " Chapter 4 At the mention of dancing , she got to her feet and began checking the cabinets in the bedroom for any certificates .

By twenty - six , she should have been the principal dancer at the National Ballet , with a gold medal from the Varna International Ballet Competition to her name. Kirsten watched her rummage through the cabinets , utterly bewildered . Her lips parted slightly . " Mrs. Livingston ... You know how to dance? " Madeleine froze , then slowly turned to look at Kirsten as the harsh truth dawned on her . She had given up dancing - the one thing she had always loved most .

She had been enamored with ballet since she was six , practicing every single day , never giving up , even when her feet were covered in blisters . It had been her childhood dream . How could she have possibly abandoned it ? Eager to uncover the events of the past eight years , she Chapter fumbled for her phone and , with Kirsten's help , finally found it . She opened WhatsApp and immediately spotted a pinned chat with " Eddie " at the top . As she scrolled through their message history , she was utterly horrified .

Not only had she been an unfaithful wife , but she had also been a pathetic simp . She had showered Eddie with endless streams of saccharine sweet nothings . The further she read , the more nauseated she felt , until she thought she might actually be sick . The final messages showed her sending her location , desperately begging Eddie to come and see her . It was the exact spot where she had been unconscious . So , she had indeed taken Kevin , her own son , with Roderick , to meet her lover ...

With a trembling finger , she opened his Instagram profile , desperate to see the face that had made her abandon all her principles . Just how stunning was he ? Chapter 4 A photo of him appeared . The moment she saw his face , she nearly dropped her phone . " Edward ?! " Edward Carroll was the impoverished student she had been supporting financially . Edward was her lover ? What the hell was going on ? She found it impossible to process so much shocking information at once . She needed to talk to someone she was familiar with to give her the full story .

Without a second thought , she freshened up and prepared to go out . " Mrs. Livingston ! " Kirsten had just put Kevin down for his nap . Seeing Madeleine stride out , she called out in a panic . Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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