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Chapter 58 She even managed to turn and check on Kevin's reaction . The little guy was scared at first , but then he got more and more excited and started screaming at the top of his lungs . Madeleine glanced again at Roderick next to her son . He still didn't seem to be reacting . When the ride was over , everyone was excitedly talking about it , especially Kevin , whose eyes were sparkling with joy . " Wasn't that fun ? This is Mommy's favorite ride . Aw , it's a shame you're still too little to go on the giant pendulum with me . " " When I'm bigger , I can go with you !

Mommy , you can ask Daddy to go with you . " Roderick ? Madeleine looked at Roderick standing beside them and noticed his face was much paler than before . He hadn't said a word since getting off , and his forehead was covered in tiny beads of sweat . Chapter 58 " Ricki , are you okay ? " " I'm fine . " Roderick said calmly . Is he really fine ? Madeleine stared at him for a moment . He seemed a bit off . " Wait for me . " Leaving the father and son to stand aside , Madeleine went across the way to buy a few bottles of water . " Here , have some water to calm down .

" Roderick took it , twisted the cap of the water bottle , and frowned . " Can't open it ? " Madeleine took it , puzzled , opened it with a light twist , and handed it back to Roderick . Roderick didn't speak . He took it , but his hand was shaking so much he couldn't bring it to his lips . Chapter 58 " I'm not drinking it . " Roderick handed the water bottle back to Madeleine , his voice low and a little frightening . Madeleine held the water , silent for a long moment , before reaching out and taking Roderick's hand . " Ricki , are you scared ?

" Madeleine's voice was very soft , as gentle as when she usually talked to Kevin . Hearing her , Roderick said nothing , just lifted his gaze to look at Madeleine . " If you're scared , why did you ride it ? Gosh , I never said you had to join in . Why did you have to act tough ? " As she spoke , Madeleine tucked the water bottle under her arm and squeezed the Hegu acupressure point on Roderick's hand . Roderick frowned , looking down at what she was doing , confused . " What are you doing ? " " This helps to relieve it . Don't talk right now , just take big , deep Chapter 58 breaths .

" Roderick obediently remained silent . After a while , the feeling of his heart racing subsided quite a bit , and he finally explained : " It's nothing serious , just a physiological fear response . " Madeleine nodded , her long , curled lashes trembling . " Madeleine ? " Roderick felt her reaction wasn't quite right . He lowered his head and softly called her name . Madeleine looked up then , watching Roderick as she said guiltily , " I should have stopped you . I knew you never ride roller coasters . " " I'm fine .

" Roderick smiled , and after a moment of silence , he said , " You still remember that . " " Of course . When we were kids , you rode the Ferris wheel once . When you got off , your face was pale and you couldn't even walk straight . I even made fun of you at first , but later the Chapter 58 doctor said it could be life - threatening ." As she spoke , Madeleine stuck out her tongue , feeling apologetic for being so young and thoughtless back then . Roderick was in a bit of a daze . He still remembered that day . When you're a kid , your pride is at its peak .

He didn't want to be the odd one out , so he forced himself onto the Ferris wheel despite feeling sick . He never expected that he still wouldn't be able to handle it . Afterwards , seeing Madeleine laugh at him , he felt hurt for a very long time . " I'm sorry , Roderick . I've owed you this apology for many years . " Madeleine placed the water bottle back in his hand and spoke with sincerity . Watching her look so guilty and shy , Roderick felt something stir inside him that he hadn't felt in a very long time .

The roar of the roller coaster passed overhead , but all he could hear was his own deafening heartbeat . The way her eyes suddenly reddened made him feel more dizzy Chapter 58 than any nosedive or feeling of weightlessness . A leaf fell into her hair . Roderick reached out to pick it off , but changed his mind the instant he made contact . He was suddenly hit with an impulse . To reach out , pull her into his arms , and hold her tight . " Madeleine , I ... " " Dad , Mom . " Kevin's voice cut in at the most inopportune time .

He tilted his head back , excitedly pointing at an ice cream machine in the distance . " Can I have that ? " Caught off guard by the interruption , both Madeleine and Roderick looked a bit awkward . Even though Roderick hadn't . said or done anything , given the atmosphere , Madeleine already had an idea of what was about to happen . Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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