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Even a child had taken notice . Emotion tightened her throat . She sniffed hard . " Don't worry , Kev . Mommy won't upset your grandpa anymore . We'll both take good care of them , I promise . " Harold emerged from the kitchen with Buffalo wings and crispy calamari , just catching her words . He stopped , his eyes instantly reddening . All four stood emotionally charged when Minerva returned from school . Taking in the scene, she scratched her head awkwardly . " Should I be crying too ? " The question broke the tension , bringing relieved laughter . " Crying ? Harold made all your favorites !

Come eat ! " As the family settled around the table , Madeleine's phone Chapter 4 buzzed before she could take a bite . A voice message from Mary played accidentally , her high- pitched voice filling the room . " Maddie ! Golf this weekend ! Edward will be there . I'll find you something stunning to wear . Guaranteed success ! I've even booked you a room for afterwards ... " The voice echoed unexpectedly through the room . Madeleine froze , feeling the weight of everyone's eyes turning toward her .

Harold slammed his fork down , his face immediately flushing crimson as he struggled to keep his voice low . " Madeleine ! What is this ? " " How could she be so shameless , talking about her affair right in Kev's face ? Does she even remember she's married , and she's a mother ? Perhaps our decision to let her marry Roderick was a mistake from the start ! " he wondered . Beside him , Clarissa wore an expression of shock and deep sorrow, placing a calming hand on her husband's arm . Chapter 42 Her gaze held nothing but bitter disappointment .

" Our daughter is truly beyond hope ," she thought . Next to Madeleine , Kevin looked terribly worried , ready to fetch his grandfather's medicine . " No , no , it's not what you think ! " Madeleine waved her hands in frantic denial , feeling utterly trapped . She was at a loss for how to explain , especially with Kevin present . " Damn that Mary and her big mouth ! " she cursed in her heart . " Mom , Dad , please , it's a misunderstanding . That person is just talking nonsense . " I don't have feelings for Edward anymore . Why would I ever ... Ugh , please believe me . The amnesia is real .

" Any lingering belief her parents might have had evaporated with that voice message . " Maddie , you finally bring Kevin home for a meal , and this is how you treat us ? " Chapter 42 Clarissa sighed wearily . " Harold and I are getting older . We can't handle these dramas anymore . " She shook her head in resignation . " I've been thinking ... If you truly can't make it work with Roderick , then just get a divorce ... " " Mom? " Madeleine's eyes widened in disbelief . " Did they give up on me completely ? " she wondered .

She wanted to argue further , but noticed Kevin trembling slightly beside her , clearly affected by Clarissa's words . " Kev . " Madeleine quickly pulled him close . " Don't be scared . Mommy and Daddy aren't getting divorced . Your grandma was just joking . " She turned to Minerva . " Mina , could you take Kev to the other room for a bit ? I need to talk to your aunt and uncle . " Once they were gone , Madeleine faced her parents with grave Chapter 42 seriousness . " Mom , Dad , I'm not lying . Roderick took me to the hospital for a check - up today .

They didn't find anything physically wrong ... But my point is , I genuinely have no memory of the last eight years . " Her defense felt weak even to her own ears . She never imagined her parents would distrust her this deeply . She knew it wasn't their fault . Her actions over those years had broken their hearts . " I don't know what happened . It's like I was possessed these past few years . I can't even stand the person I became . " A bitter smile touched her lips . " My memory of Edward stops when our family sponsored him .

Dad said he was a rare talent , that we could offer him a job after graduation . " She took a shaky breath . " I never thought he'd become such an ingrate . " " Maddie ..." Chapter 42 Clarissa stared at her , astonished . Hearing these words from Madeleine was nothing short of shocking . The old Madeleine had defended Edward with her life . They never dared speak a word against him in her presence . Calling him an ingrate had been forbidden , guaranteed to make her explode . Now , she was saying it herself ?! " About that message ... " Madeleine showed her phone to her parents .

" This is from Mary . You know who she is , right ? " Harold nodded grimly . Mary had always encouraged Madeleine's worst impulses . " Look . She's been messaging me constantly , and I haven't replied to any of it ." Madeleine scrolled up , showing the message history . Chapter 42 The screen was filled with Mary's messages : some criticizing Roderick and Kevin , others praising Edward , plus numerous invitations . Madeleine hadn't even bothered with a simple emoji response . The latest voice message had been an accidental tap . " I think Mary might be connected to why I changed so much .

I just wanted to understand what happened through her . That's all . " Chapter 43 Chapter 43 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. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.