waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Her body back then ... it was so strange . It wasn't like someone was possessing her body , but more like she herself was in control , compelled to move closer to Edward . Why? On what grounds ? Why on earth should she have to be a people - pleaser for Edward ? Madeleine tapped her head and shot up in bed . " No , I can't put this off . I have to go talk to Roderick and make things clear . " The thought that she might turn into a people - pleaser if her memories came back made Madeleine's internal alarms go off .

She had to go give Roderick a heads - up , so if that day ever came , he would just kick her out of the house . It would be best if he never let her come back to see Kevin , her parents , or him for the rest of her life . Chapter 68 She had already hurt them deeply enough . Madeleine got out of bed in such a hurry that she forgot to put on her slippers . She jogged to the guest room next door , only to find the door open and the room completely empty , with no one inside . " Where is he ? What's he doing up this late at night instead of sleeping .

" Madeleine scratched her head , and when she came out , she noticed the study door across the hall was ajar , with a faint light coming from inside . No way ... That workaholic , is he still working overtime after such a long day ? Madeleine tiptoed over and raised her hand to knock , when she heard the clear clinking of glass from inside . Hm ? She gently pushed the door open , and the strong smell of alcohol immediately hit her . Chapter 68 Roderick stood in front of the floor - to - ceiling window with his back to the door , his long fingers holding a glass of amber- colored whiskey .

The moonlight outlined his tense shoulders , his shirt collar was messily open , revealing his sexy collarbone . " Ricki ? " Madeleine called out softly . The man's back clearly stiffened for a moment , but he didn't turn around . Madeleine took a few steps closer and then noticed that a bottle of liquor on the desk was already more than half empty . Her heart clenched , and she couldn't help but frown and scold , " Why are you drinking so much this late at night ? " " What is it ? " Roderick's voice was incredibly hoarse as he finally turned around .

His eyes were an unnatural red , as if he was suppressing too many emotions . Chapter 68 Before she could answer , Roderick's gaze fell on Madeleine's bare feet , and his brow immediately furrowed . " Why aren't you wearing shoes ? " His voice was low and hoarse , tinged with a bit of drunkenness and blame . Before Madeleine could answer , Roderick had already strode over and swept her up in his arms . Madeleine let out a cry of surprise and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck , her whole body enveloped by the strong scent of alcohol and cedar from him .

" Put me down , I can walk by myself ." She protested quietly , but didn't dare to struggle too much , afraid that the drunk man would lose his balance . Roderick paid her no mind , walked straight to the sofa , and carefully set her down . His movements were gentle , as if he were afraid of breaking a precious treasure , but his gaze was frighteningly intense . " The floor is cold . " Chapter 68 He said in a low voice , his words slurred from the alcohol , but he still stubbornly knelt on one knee , cupping her cold feet in his palms . Madeleine's heart skipped a beat .

His palms were scorching hot , the warmth spreading from the soles of her feet all the way to her cheeks . She tried to pull her foot back , but he held it even tighter . " Don't move . " Roderick looked up at her , his deep eyes swirling with emotions she couldn't understand . " You'll catch a cold . " Madeleine had known Roderick for so many years and thought she understood him well , but ever since turning twenty - six , she . had lost that confidence . The Roderick now was like a completely different person ; she couldn't see through him at all . " Roderick .

" She called out softly , her voice trembling slightly , " I have something to tell you ... " Chapter 68 Roderick's movements paused , his eyes suddenly darkening . He let go of her foot , and as he stood up , his body swayed slightly . The alcohol was clearly hitting him . " If this is about Edward , I don't want to hear it ." He turned to leave , his voice as cold as ice . Madeleine grew anxious and grabbed his wrist . " It's not ! It's about me ... " " 1 Roderick spun around abruptly , the force pulling her completely off her feet .

Madeleine crashed unexpectedly into his chest , and he held her waist tightly . " Madeleine . " He looked down at her , his breath carrying the rich scent of whiskey . " What do you really want ? " 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.

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