waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 74 It looked like he didn't want to talk about it . Oh well . Since Ricki didn't want to talk about it , she wouldn't bring it up . It was always right to listen to him . Madeleine thought , glancing at Roderick's profile . It's so strange . Her sworn enemy had somehow become the person she trusted most ... The Livingston family's residence hadn't changed , but the house had been renovated . The moment Madeleine walked in , she almost thought she'd been transported to the botanical gardens . " I remember your dad used to like European architecture , didn't he ?

" Roderick grunted in agreement , continuing with a deadpan expression , " The year we got married , he took a trip to Tuscany . He came back saying he'd had an epiphany about the true Chapter 74 meaning of life . " " What meaning ? " " That Chinese - style architecture brings wealth . " Madeleine : ... That's great . That's truly a life lesson we should all master . Just as they entered , Madeleine heard the sound of a lute from the folk opera in the courtyard .

Looking closer , next to the artfully arranged decorative garden rocks , a gentle - looking woman in a little black dress with her hair pinned up was playing a lute . And the person sipping tea and enjoying the performance across from her was none other than Roderick's father . " That's Mrs. Miller . " Roderick reminded her in a low voice . Before coming , the two had agreed not to mention the amnesia for now . They would just get through lunch , and Roderick would explain everything to his father later . Chapter 74 Madeleine nodded , her eyes unable to resist studying the woman .

She looked very young , probably not even forty . She had the typical look of a woman from the water towns- small , delicate features , and her voice had a soft , melodic accent . Very gentle . But looking at her , Madeleine felt a sense of familiarity . That face ... was so familiar . As she was pondering , the two of them noticed the family of three entering . Mrs. Miller stopped playing the lute , let out a small " ah , " and stood up . " You're back ? " She turned and playfully scolded Owen: " It's all your fault , listening to that folk opera . You didn't even notice the kids were back .

" Owen had been smiling , but his expression clearly tightened when his eyes landed on Madeleine . Luckily , Madeleine was prepared and flashed her signature Chapter 74 wide smile first . Hard to be mad at a smiling face , after all . As Madeleine got closer , before she could even say hello , Mrs. Miller came over and affectionately took her hand . " It's been over half a month since we've seen each other . Did you miss me ? " Madeleine stared , not making a sound , Roderick's words echoing in her head : stay away from her . She slowly turned to give Roderick a pleading look .

Should I say I missed her ... or not ? The moment her eyes met Roderick's beautiful ones , it hit her . She realized why this Mrs. Miller felt so familiar " Didn't you hear what Mrs. Miller said ? " Owen frowned , his tone serious . Madeleine quickly snapped out of it and forced a laugh at the familiar face . " Of course I did . " Chapter 74 This face ... she looked about sixty or seventy percent like Ricki's real mom ! Oh my god , isn't this a real - life case of a stand - in for his lost love ?

His dad hadn't forgotten his ex - wife after all these years of being divorced , so he married a woman who looked similar to her . Well , for a moment , Madeleine didn't know which couple to root for . Realizing she hadn't greeted him yet , Madeleine quickly turned to Owen . " Hello , Owen . " As soon as she said it , Owen's face fell . " You don't even call me Dad anymore . Do you two even plan on staying together ?! Madeleine flinched and quickly corrected herself . " Dad ! I was just ... joking with you . " This is bad , so bad . She had forgotten her status as a married Chapter 74 woman .

Owen kept a stern face , wanting to scold her , but seeing Madeleine's strained smile , he held back . When he called that brat this morning about dinner , he'd surprisingly said he was bringing Madeleine along . Owen was furious . The Livingston family had been turned upside down these past few years , and the already cracked relationship between him and Roderick was like an erupting volcano . Owen didn't understand . He used to like the young Madeleine . But he liked the innocent , bright , and adorable little Maddie ! In the years since , what a mess she had become .

Why wouldn't his son divorce a disaster like her sooner , instead of keeping her around like some kind of masochist . He was just crazy .. But on the phone , Roderick had said Madeleine had toned it down a lot recently , and that the child couldn't be without her . Chapter 74 If he wasn't willing to let him bring her back for dinner , then their whole family wouldn't come back . 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.