waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

But seeing the look on Roderick's face now , she guessed she must have done something utterly foolish . She touched her nose awkwardly and said she needed to fix her makeup . After she went inside , Roderick steadied himself and picked up his phone to make a call . " Help me contact that craftsman in Malikania . " " Yes , the one who made the wedding rings back then . I want him to make another pair , same size . " *** At that moment , a taxi pulled up outside the villa . Mary stepped out . Using her phone as a mirror , she fixed her makeup . " No calls , no replies ...

Madeleine , I really want to see what you've been up to lately . " Chapter 55 She let out a cold snort . Life hadn't been easy for her recently . Last time she went out with Madeleine , she had spent quite a lot , and now she was broke . She needed to squeeze more money out of that woman. She had found out that Edward was going to the golf course today , so she arranged to meet Madeleine ahead of time , intending to take her along . As always , every time she leaked a bit of news about Edward to Madeleine , the woman practically spewed money like a printing press .

Over the years , Mary had already treated Madeleine as her personal ATM . This time would be no exception . The only thing that unsettled her was Madeleine's husband . She feared he might throw her out again . Then she thought about it . Madeleine was such a fool that she would surely hold her husband back . Just as she reached out to press the doorbell , the door opened . Chapter 55 Mary froze , eyes widening at the sight before her . What were they wearing !? Matching family outfits !? " This is insane ... " Not only were the three of them dressed alike , but all of them were smiling .

Roderick took a few steps and then bent down to pick up his son . Beside him , Madeleine kept chattering , making the father and son laugh even brighter . Mary stared , a bad hunch rising in her chest . Could it be that this woman had changed her mind again ? " No way . That's impossible . " Madeleine had done countless irrational things for Edward in the past . Anyone could see how madly obsessed she had been . And she would give him up so easily ? Mary refused to believe it .

Chapter 55 As the three of them were about to get in the car , Mary stretched her hands through the iron gate and shouted , " Madeleine ! Hey , Maddie , it's me ! " Madeleine turned at the noise , her smile immediately fading . Why was it that someone always had to ruin her mood when she was happy ? Roderick also recognized the intruder , his gaze darkening . He looked down at Madeleine . Her smile had faded , and no one could tell what she was thinking . In the past , whenever she saw Mary , Madeleine would chase her to ask about Edward . Now , Mary was still shouting without pause .

Madeleine turned to Roderick . " Wait a second . I'll go check . " Without waiting for his response , she jogged to the gate . Mary's face lit up with joy when Madeleine approached . She knew it ! The woman hadn't changed at all . Her heart and mind were still full of Edward , desperate to use her as a strategist and informant . Chapter 55 " Maddie , finally ! What happened to you these days? Is your phone broken ? " Madeleine didn't open the gate . She only smiled faintly at her from behind it . " Nope ." " No ? Then Roderick's keeping you on a tight leash , not letting you use your phone ?

" " Not really . " Mary frowned . " Neither ? But you haven't replied to me for days . " Madeleine feigned ignorance . " Really ? I didn't get anything . " " That's impossible ... " Mary pulled out her phone to check , but she didn't press her on the matter and instead shifted the topic . " Fine , fine , forget about that . Maddie , I've got something important to tell you . " Chapter 55 Gripping the bars of the gate , she leaned closer . " Come on , open the gate ! " " Whatever it is , just say it here . " " Well ... fine . I found out that Edward will be at the golf club today .

I made a booking , too . I can take you with me . How about it ? " Her eyebrows arched as she spoke . She was already bracing for Madeleine to rush out and hug her in excitement . That woman always went crazy at the mere mention of Edward . There was no way she would miss such a chance . But Madeleine only smiled faintly , fiddling with her freshly painted nails . " Oh ? Edward , well ... " Mary nodded eagerly . " Yes , yes ! He even asked about you the other day ! " " Really ? " Madeleine suddenly turned , calling out sweetly to the man not far away .

" Darling , she says Edward wants to see me ! " Chapter 55 She stunned not only Mary but also Roderick . He paused in surprise . He walked over with their son in his arms , eyes narrowing dangerously . " Mr. Carroll is so idle , is he? " Mary paled instantly , stammering . " Mr. Livingston , don't get me wrong ." " About what ? " Madeleine tilted her head innocently . " Weren't you just saying you'd take me to see Edward ? " She sighed and spread her hands . " But what a pity , I don't have time . I'm going to the amusement park with my husband and son .

Don't bother me with these things again . " Mary's jaw dropped in shock . Kevin perched proudly in his father's arms , lifted his chin , and declared in his childish voice . " Ma'am , did you hear that ? My mommy said not to come looking for her anymore ." Chapter 55 Mary was speechless . Mary was right about her hunch . She clutched the gate so hard that her nails dug into the metal . She couldn't believe that the happy woman in front of her was the same Madeleine who once knelt just to see Edward . If that was true , then her cash machine was gone ! Madeleine ignored her .

Instead , she looped her arm sweetly around Roderick's . " Darling , we're running late . Let's go . " Roderick looked down at her and silently nodded . The three of them turned , got into the car , and drove off , leaving Mary dumbstruck at the gate . " What on earth ... " She still couldn't believe what she had just seen . Was it real ? Or just a show ? Just then , Kirsten came out to buy groceries . Mary rushed over to grab her . Chapter 55 " You're the Livingston maid , right ? Tell me what's wrong with your madam lately ? Is she sick or Crazy ? " Kirsten knew Mary .

She knew exactly what she had done in the past . With disgust , she shook off her hand . " You're the crazy one! Our Mrs. Livingston is perfectly fine . But you ! You're always trying to stir up trouble . What are you plotting ? " Unwilling to give up , Mary grabbed her again . " Don't fool me . How could Madeleine suddenly change ? Her heart belongs to Mr. Carroll ! " " That was before . Now , Mrs. and Mr. Livingston are deeply in love , and Mr. Kevin clings to his mother all day . I'd advise you to stop wasting your energy . " With a scornful glare , Kirsten walked away .

Really , what a vile woman ! She came here only to sabotage the bond between the couple . Mary bit down hard , grinding her teeth , but then paused . In love ? Chapter 55 Impossible. How could Madeleine and Roderick be in love ? Her frown eased as she recalled overhearing Edward once talking about " playing hard to get " . Suddenly , everything clicked . " So that's it . She's pretending . " Oh , Madeleine , you're really willing to go that far for Edward , acting with a man you don't even love . " Don't worry . I'll help you get back to Mr. Carroll .

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