waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

Chapter 81 Ricki had been like that his whole life . He wasn't as mischievous as when he was a kid , but his core personality hadn't changed . Still just as competitive ! " Mommy . " Kevin tugged on Madeleine's hand . " The fishies look like they're falling asleep . " Madeleine snapped back to reality and looked . Oh no , oh no ! The fat Koi Carp were so stuffed they were floating belly - up Roderick appeared behind her , reaching past her to take the fish food . " They're not sleeping . These fish are about to die . " Kevin looked up , horrified . " Dead ? Chapter 81 Why ?

" " Because Koi Carp can't handle anything sour . Too much of it will kill them . " Kevin stared doubtfully at the fish food in his dad's hand . " But Dad , is the fish food sour ? " Roderick held back a laugh . " The food isn't , but the air is . " At first , Madeleine was confused and had no idea what nonsense Roderick was talking about . But then it clicked . Hey , he was obviously saying she was the one being sour . Nonsense , she wasn't being sour at all ! With that thought , Madeleine huffed and turned around .

She didn't realize they were so close , and as she moved , the top of her head slammed right into Roderick's chin . Roderick : ... He'd calculated the distance perfectly . He'd stand right here , Chapter 81 she'd turn and bump into him , and he could smoothly catch her in his arms ... " Ouch . " Madeleine was the one who yelped , clutching her head and blaming Roderick for standing too close . Roderick took two steps back without a word , just raising a hand to rub his chin . That really hurt . " What are you doing here ? Done with your important business ? " Roderick was exasperated .

" Rebecca is the daughter of a company director . Her father and my dad have been business partners for years , and Rebecca holds an important position at the company . She was here to talk business . " It sounded like an explanation , but the way he kept saying " Rebecca " made Madeleine uncomfortable . But she couldn't let it show . If she did , it would just prove Roderick right about her being sour . No way . Absolutely not . Chapter 81 She wouldn't admit it . Only Kevin was still worried about the Koi Carp , squatting by the pond with a concerned look on his face .

" Little fish , little fish , are you guys okay ? " " Are you dead ? " Madeleine turned back and squatted guiltily beside Kevin . She asked Roderick worriedly , " They aren't really going to die , are they ? " " No , they're just having some indigestion . Come on , we should head back for dinner . " " Head back ? We're not eating here ? " Roderick nodded . The staff had already prepared a full table of food , but Roderick turned down the offer to stay . Rebecca and Madeleine already didn't get along , so it was best to minimize their contact .

Chapter 81 Before leaving , Roderick took another look at the fat Koi Carp in the pond . Hmm ... I'll ask the old man later how many died . I'll have someone send over some more . While they were out for dinner , Madeleine was bursting with questions for Roderick . Like how Owen got together with Mrs. Miller . And why Rebecca didn't like her . And ... what her past relationship with Roderick was really like . But most of these questions weren't exactly G - rated , so every time Madeleine wanted to ask , she would glance over at her son . Never mind .

For the sake of her little boy's well - being , she'd just have to hold back . Roderick sat across from the mother and son , eating elegantly , pretending not to notice Madeleine squirming in her seat . He guessed what was on her mind , but with his son there , he Chapter 81 didn't bring it up either . He slowly cut his steak , a faint smile playing on his lips . When Madeleine went to the restroom , Kevin hopped off his chair and snuck over to Roderick's side . " Dad , let me tell you a secret . " " Hmm ? " Kevin beckoned for his dad to lean closer , cupping a small hand to his mouth .

" Mommy was just peeking at you ." Roderick couldn't help but smile . " You saw that ? " " Yeah ! Mommy was being sneaky , so I waited until she left to tell you . " Roderick smiled and patted his son's head . " Dad , I know you want Mommy to like you , right ? You should eat more meat . Mommy likes strong guys . " Roderick's smile faded a little . Chapter 81 Little rascal , still hung up on that . His expression turned serious . He pulled Kevin closer and said , " You can say that stuff to me , but don't say it to anyone else . " " What stuff ? " "Like ...

that Dad isn't strong , or that I'm not good enough . " " Oh , okay . " The little guy nodded seriously . " Got it , Dad . " With that , he quietly returned to his seat to eat . Later that evening , the family returned to the villa . Roderick saw how eager Madeleine was to get home and thought she couldn't wait to have a good long talk with him . 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.