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Chapter 43 Madeleine spread her hands helplessly , her eyes reddening , her voice thick with emotion . " Mom , Dad , you might not trust the Madeleine in her twenties , but don't you trust the eighteen - year - old me I used to be ? " The couple fell silent , exchanging a long , meaningful look . " Are you truly certain you don't want a divorce ? " Clarissa asked cautiously . " Yes . " Madeleine nodded firmly . She wouldn't leave , at least not for the child's sake . As for the future , it depended on Roderick .

If he could accept a marriage built on family bonds rather than romantic love , perhaps they could make it work . She just hoped they wouldn't end up like his parents . " Good ... That's good , then . " Chapter 43 Clarissa kept nodding , dabbing her eyes with a tissue . She was starting to believe the amnesia was real . She knew her daughter , and the sincerity in her eyes was unmistakable . Harold stood , claiming he'd fetch the children ; but turned away quickly to wipe his own eyes . When Kevin returned , he cautiously studied everyone's faces .

Seeing them all smiling , he finally relaxed . " Mommy , did you and Grandma and Grandpa make up ? " " Of course we did . " " And you and Daddy ? You won't get divorced ? " Madeleine held out her pinky finger . " Never . I promise . " A genuine smile finally broke through on Kevin's face . *** Roderick's business dinner was not going well . After several rounds of drinks , the other party suddenly made outrageous demands , drastically raising their terms . Chapter 43 Agitated , Roderick stepped out into the hallway for a moment of quiet . His phone buzzed with a WhatsApp notification .

As he saw the sender's name , the tension in his brow eased slightly . It was a photo from Madeleine , showing Harold happily packing soup into a thermal container . " You're in luck . Dad made you some soup to help with the drinks . It's amazing ! " A moment later , another message arrived . " Don't drink too much . Remember to eat something first . Don't drink on an empty stomach ." Roderick stared at the messages , reading them over and over . His heart , cold and overgrown with neglect , suddenly stirred with new life . She was concerned about him .

A faint smile touched his lips , but then a thought occurred to him . He called home . " Kirsten , did anyone visit the house today ? " Chapter 43 " Oh ! How did you know , sir ? Dr. Clark stopped by . " Instantly , Roderick's smile disappeared . His initial suspicion was just a guess , based on Madeleine's mention of Nanette during their phone call . This mannerism was strikingly similar to the teenage Madeleine . Back then , she'd disliked a two - faced underclassman . While she never showed it openly , she would occasionally mutter under her breath about her . Only Roderick ever heard it .

He'd found it strange at first . The underclassman seemed bubbly and often sought Madeleine out . Could she really dislike her ? An investigation revealed the girl was a classic hypocrite , specializing in being sweet to her face while spreading rumors behind her back . He discovered she was telling people Madeleine's family wealth came from her father being a greedy capitalist . Incensed , Roderick promptly exposed the girl's exam cheating to the Chapter 43 school administration . In the following days , he noticed Madeleine's mood had visibly improved . Her current behavior was identical .

She disliked Nanette . After getting the full story from Kirsten , Roderick frowned more deeply . " I understand . Kirsten , inform the gate . If Dr. Clark visits again , call me immediately . She is not to be admitted without my permission . " " Very well , sir . " Hanging up , Roderick reflected on his own reaction with a sense of irony . The previous Madeleine never considered his feelings . Yet here he was , reacting so strongly simply because someone had made her uncomfortable , as if their fragile connection needed protection . Connection ? Chapter 43 سال What connection truly existed ?

Even if her amnesia was genuine , even as her eighteen - year - old self , she hadn't cared for him then either . " Roderick , " he muttered to himself , " you're truly pathetic . " *** The business dinner dragged on until eleven. His clients heavily suggested moving to another venue for " adult entertainment " . Battling his drunkenness , Roderick declined . " My wife expects me home . My vice president will accompany you . Everything's on me . " Benny Garrison , a previous business contact , slung a drunken arm around him . " Come on , man ! Your wife ?

Her attention's always been elsewhere , hasn't it ? " Roderick's polite smile vanished . " Between friends now , women shouldn't be indulged . Chapter 41 " Dump her today, she'll come crawling back tomorrow , guaranteed . " You look like you haven't been with your wife in ages . Let me show you something new . " Roderick remained silent . He removed Benny's arm with cold precision , all traces of drunkenness gone from his eyes . " My personal affairs don't concern you ." Turning to Gerry , he instructed , " Tell Legal Department the contract stands as is . " Benny's assistant panicked .

" No changes ? We agreed on a five percent increase ! Are you reneging ? " " Not reneging . " Roderick's voice turned icy . " We're terminating cooperation . " 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.