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Roderick checked his calendar . " Business dinner tonight . I'll be late . Rest early with Kevin . Don't wait up ." " Oh , another dinner , " Madeleine acknowledged . She remembered her father's business dinners . He'd always return happily drunk , insisting on hugging them despite the alcohol smell . Those dinners meant new deals and orders . She'd found it unpleasant then , but now the memory felt nostalgic . Turning to Kirsten , she announced , " No need to cook tonight . Roderick's dining out . I'll take Kev to my parents ' for dinner .

" Madeleine had always been deeply attached to her parents . Even as a teenager at a busy summer camp abroad , she'd found time to fly home just to see them . Now , suddenly finding herself married and years into the future , Chapter 41 returning to her parents ' home felt different somehow . This was probably what people meant about married daughters becoming guests in their childhood homes . On the way to her parents ' house with Kevin , Madeleine brought gifts for everyone . For her father , she picked out a whiskey decanter set . For her mother , she chose skincare and cosmetics .

For her cousin Minerva , still passionate about dance , she knew dancewear would be welcome . Unsure of Minerva's current size , she decided a gift card would be better . " Mommy . " Kevin watched his mother's preparations with concern . " Are we really going to Grandma and Grandpa's ? " " Of course . " Madeleine looked at him , puzzled . " Don't you want to go ? " Chapter 41 The boy pressed his lips together before shaking his head . It wasn't about wanting to go or not . He was afraid . He loved his grandparents , and they adored him . But previous visits always ended with arguments .

Every time, Madeleine made them cry . Arriving at the Mosley's house with their gifts , they found Clarissa already waiting anxiously by the door . Since Roderick's call about Madeleine's possible fabricated amnesia , sleep had been elusive . She wondered , " What's my girl planning now ? Is this some new scheme leading to divorce ? " Roderick is such a good man . Why couldn't Maddie appreciate him ? " Roderick hadn't called recently during their trip to Phelrania , which deepened their worry ... " Mommy... " Chapter 41 Madeleine's cheerful voice carried down the path .

Her arms were full of packages , her eyes sparkling , Kevin beside her . Despite her concerns , Clarissa's face lit up at the sight . " My darlings ! " " Mommy , take these . My hands are sore . " Madeleine pouted , sounding exactly like the teenager who once clung to her parents . " Of course , let me help . What's all this ? " " Presents for you and Dad . " " Presents ? " Clarissa was genuinely surprised . She couldn't recall the last time her daughter had bought them gifts . For years , holidays brought gifts from Roderick , always attributed to Madeleine , though everyone knew the truth .

Chapter 41 Madeleine's focus had been entirely on Edward , never remembering such things . All this time , Roderick had been quietly caring for them . This truly felt miraculous . " Grandma . " Kevin approached , offering a small bouquet in his earnest voice . " These are for you . " Madeleine pretended to pout . " He's never given me flowers . Your grandson clearly loves you most . " Clarissa beamed , though her gaze lingered thoughtfully on Madeleine . Kevin offered a quiet correction . " Mommy , I did give you flowers once . " " Really ? " Madeleine scratched her head awkwardly .

Chapter 41 " I've forgotten so much . " The boy delivered the gentle truth . " You didn't like them . You threw them away . So , I stopped ." Madeleine fell silent . Now she understood her mother's strange look . " Alright then , where's Dad ? Oh , I can smell something delicious ! He must be cooking for us , right ? " Flustered , Madeleine quickly changed the subject and went inside . Clarissa watched her go , suspicion growing . " She's certainly committed to this performance , " she thought . Harold was still finishing dinner preparations .

Madeleine settled on the sofa , then noticed Kevin's absence . " Where's Kev ? " She searched around and found him dragging a stool toward the cabinet , reaching for something . " Kev , what are you looking for ? " The boy carefully lifted down a first - aid kit , turning to her with wide eyes . " The first - aid kit ? Are you feeling unwell ? " " No. " Kevin looked flustered , trying unsuccessfully to hide the large kit . Madeleine took it from him . " What do you need ? I'll help .

" After a moment's hesitation , the boy knelt and retrieved two familiar bottles : emergency medication for hypertension and heart conditions . Madeleine stared , confused . Clarissa's heart ached watching this . " Kev worries about his grandfather . " " What ? " Madeleine looked to her mother for an explanation . Chapter 41 " Have you truly forgotten ? You used to make your father so angry that he'd have heart attacks . His heart hasn't been well . He needs this medicine now . " Clarissa's eyes moistened as she stroked Kevin's hair . " Kev saw his grandfather have an attack last time .

It frightened him . Now he always finds the medicine first , ready to help. " She knelt to reassure him . " It's alright , darling . Your grandpa's much better now ." Madeleine felt unsteady . She knew her older self had been difficult , but not to this extent . Chapter 42 Chapter 42 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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