waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

He continued applying medicine , his fingertips brushing unintentionally against the sensitive arches of her feet . " Hey ... " She instinctively pulled her foot back , but he gripped it more firmly . " Don't move , " his voice was low and husky . " I'm not finished yet . " Madeleine dared not move again . Her heartbeat sped up . Afraid he might notice , she shut her eyes , pretending to be sleepy . Roderick handled it well . Soon , he gently placed her foot back on the bed and packed up the medicine box . He stood by her bed for a while .

Seeing she hadn't opened her eyes , he quietly walked out . Only after the door closed did Madeleine let out a long breath . " Phew ... " Chapter 45 She had never been in love , but she knew how it felt to have a crush on someone . Why did it feel like that just now ? " No way . " She shook her head vigorously . Falling for Roderick ? That was absurd . Sure , he wasn't as unbearable as before , but that didn't mean she could fall in love with him . From sworn enemies to friends . That could be . From sworn enemies to lovers ? No way !

*** Perhaps it was the exhaustion from dancing that afternoon . That night , Madeleine slept very well . In the morning , when Kirsten came to wake her , she was even having a romantic dream , dreaming that she was in love with a tall , handsome man . Chapter 45 But before she could see his face clearly, Kirsten shook her awake . " Ah ! " Madeleine was frustrated , sitting up with annoyance . Beside her , Kirsten turned pale from fright . " My apologies , Mrs. Livingston . " Madeleine rubbed her head awkwardly and coughed . " Ah , it's nothing . I just get a little grumpy when I wake up .

" Only then did Kirsten breathe easier . " Mrs. Livingston , yesterday you asked me to wake you up . You said you'd take Mr. Kevin to school and then head to work . " After speaking , she hesitated , hardly believing her own words . " Are you really going to work ? " " Yes . " Madeleine nodded , rummaging through her wardrobe for something suitable . Chapter 45 " Everyone else goes to work . I can't just sit idly at home . " Kirsten was stunned . Just that morning , she had bet with Meagan , who insisted Madeleine would never go to work .

Meagan thought perhaps this was just another scheme to trouble Roderick . She might just be saying . Yet in reality , she would use his money to fool around outside . After all , it had happened before . Yet Kirsten defended her then . " That was in the past . Haven't you noticed she's changed lately ? Maybe she really intends to work properly this time . " Meagan only laughed at her naïve thought . Now , hearing Madeleine chatter on about becoming Roderick's assistant , Kirsten was still dazed . " Kirsten ? Kirsten ? " Madeleine waved a hand . Chapter 45 " What are you thinking about ?

" " What is it , Mrs. Livingston ? " " Help me pick an outfit . Which of these two looks better ? " She had never worked before , so her wardrobe lacked proper business clothes . She found only a pencil skirt with a blouse and a more modest long dress . Kirsten waved her hands , saying she couldn't give good advice . In the past , whenever Kirsten had voiced her opinion , Madeleine always mocked her as a country bumpkin with no taste . Over time , she stopped expressing her views . " Forget it . I'll wear this . " Madeleine chose the blouse with the pencil skirt .

In her opinion , that was the standard look of a professional woman . Oh right ! Heels were essential . Yet she had hurt her feet dancing yesterday , so walking in heels was quite painful . " Turns out being a working woman isn't easy . " Chapter 45 She sighed . Meanwhile , Roderick was already in a phone meeting with a foreign company . Because of the time difference , he had gotten up early . Madeleine had breakfast with Kevin , and it wasn't until they got in the car that Roderick noticed her outfit . Holding his phone while speaking in German , he fixed his gaze on her . " What ?

" she mouthed silently . He raised a hand , signaling it was nothing , and continued his call . Puzzled , she pouted and whispered to her son , " Am I not pretty today ? " " Yes , you are ! " Kevin answered excitedly . To him , Mommy was especially beautiful today . He couldn't explain how , but she just looked different . Madeleine smiled , ruffling his hair . Chapter 45 She reviewed her style over the years and realized that she had been dressing to fit Edward's preferences all the time . But with her height and build , that princess - like style he liked never suited her .

Today's mature , professional look fit her much better . For once , she had the time to hold Kevin's hand and personally walk him to kindergarten . Roderick stayed in the car , still working , but his eyes followed them closely . Hand in hand , they approached the kindergarten gate . Madeleine was just about to greet the teacher with a smile when she heard the teacher speak . " Hello , Kev ! Is this your dad's secretary ? " Chapter 46 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.