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Chapter 78 Was it good ? Madeleine didn't think so . She sniffled , her mind racing . " Right , you won't let me see Mrs. Miller . Is it because she supports me and Edward being together ? " " Probably ." Roderick frowned . " I was never around when you two met before , but whenever you talked , your feelings for Edward ... seemed to get deeper ." Madeleine nodded . It was just as she had guessed . This whole thing was too strange . She had inexplicably fallen in love with Edward and done so much for him . And Mrs.

Miller , it was as if she was on a mission , insisting on setting the two of them up . " Don't think about that stuff . " Chapter 78 Roderick went from wiping her tears to caressing Madeleine's face . His large palm rested on her cheek , and the warmth inexplicably made Madeleine feel very secure . " Kev will worry if he comes over and sees this . " Hearing about her son , Madeleine finally snapped out of it . " Where is he ? " " In the yard , learning Go ." Madeleine quickly wiped away her snot and tears . " Then I'll go see him . " She had just taken a step when Roderick pulled her back .

" Wha- " Roderick pulled her into a hug , pressing Madeleine forcefully against his chest , stopping her from making another sound . " Maddie . " Roderick's voice came through his chest , sounding muffled and unreal to Madeleine . He called her Maddie? Chapter 78 Didn't he always call her by her full name before ? Madeleine was a bit dazed by his sudden hug . She placed her hand on Roderick's chest and poked his pectoral muscle with her index finger . " What are you doing ? " " Don't move . " Roderick's voice held a hint of restraint and surprise .

He stopped Madeleine's attempt to struggle , just holding her tightly . After a long moment , Roderick released her and returned to his usual cold demeanor . " It's nothing . Go find Kev . " Madeleine's hand remained in its previous position , only dropping after a while . Was it her imagination ? Ricki had looked so vulnerable just now . She turned and walked towards the yard . After just two steps , she couldn't help but look back again . Chapter 78 Roderick was still standing there , his posture upright , his features stern , his gaze following her . " Is there something else ?

" " Nope , nothing . " Madeleine shook her head and trotted out . Roderick stared for a long time , and finally , the corners of his mouth lifted into a very faint smile , but it quickly disappeared . When he was hugging Madeleine just now , he really wanted to say something . A confession ? Sweet nothings ? Anything , as long as it could bring them closer . But when he remembered this was the eighteen - year - old Madeleine , Roderick held back . Tsk , she's still just a kid . Don't want to scare her . Chapter 78 Besides , what if the little girl falls for me again ?

Hmm , it's not impossible . I could induce ... no , guide her a little , and maybe I'll get to the day Madeleine confesses her feelings to me . At that thought , Roderick's smile grew wider . Madeleine had also learned Go as a child . She wasn't very good , just skilled enough to play with a kid . Owen and Roderick were talking in the room . Madeleine was curious about what they were saying , and being distracted , she lost several games. Okay , it wasn't because she was distracted . It was because Kevin was too smart , far beyond Madeleine's rookie level . " Mommy , are you tired ?

" Kevin was sharp as a tack , worried that Mommy would be unhappy about losing . " Let's not play anymore . I want some fruit . " " Okay , Mommy will go get some for you . " Chapter 78 Madeleine grinned , thinking it was the perfect chance to go. inside and eavesdrop on what the father and son were talking about . To Madeleine's disappointment , the father and son weren't having a personal chat . They were talking about company business , which she didn't understand . She grabbed the fruit platter and was about to head out .

Just as she reached the door , Madeleine saw a woman walk in from outside , wearing a brown leather jacket , slim - fit pants , and combat boots , looking incredibly cool . So cool ! Just as Madeleine was wondering who this cool woman was , Kevin waved at her and called out , " Auntie Rebecca ~ " Madeleine's smile froze . Auntie Rebecca ? The Rebecca from Roderick's phone ! ? Madeleine turned her head , her murderous gaze landing on Chapter 78 Roderick , and said darkly , " You came so obediently ." Roderick: ? What " obediently " ? Rebecca had already noticed Madeleine when she came in .

She glanced over and walked over to pick up Kevin . That kid Roderick said Madeleine was different now . Different ? Oh , before she was all dolled up , today she's just lightly made up . That is different . " Come here , Maddie , let me hold you . Have you put on some weight lately ? " Rebecca smiled as she picked up Kevin , leaned close to his ear , and asked , " Has your mom hit you recently ? " Kevin answered very seriously , " No , no . " 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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