\u201cDon\u2019t move.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine grumbled softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her whole body was practically pressed against his chest, and it felt like they could feel each other\u2019s staggered heartbeats through their T\u2013shirts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThere!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As if she had just completed a masterpiece, Madeleine stepped\u00a0<\/p>\n
back for a look before nodding in satisfaction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know, it actually suits you. You should dress more casually\u00a0<\/p>\n
at home. Ugh, I don\u2019t even want to start on you, your wardrobe\u00a0<\/p>\n
is so bland.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine went back to take Kevin\u2019s hand, complaining, \u201cHow\u00a0<\/p>\n
did your taste get so bad when you grew up?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then she realized she shouldn\u2019t have said that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, no, you married me, which means your taste is still pretty\u00a0<\/p>\n
good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 57\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick: \u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as they were about to head inside, the young girl who sold them the headbands came jogging over, holding a photograph.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cExcuse me, you two.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The girl handed over the photo with a smile. \u201cI saw you two looking so happy with the headbands, so I took a picture. Would\u00a0<\/p>\n
it be okay if I display it at my stall?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine looked down and saw that the candid shot had\u00a0<\/p>\n
perfectly captured the moment she was putting the headband\u00a0<\/p>\n
on Roderick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They looked so peaceful and happy together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even Madeleine herself was starting to ship them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWow, this is such a great picture! Could I have an extra copy?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The girl gave the photo to Madeleine, and after getting their\u00a0<\/p>\n
permission, she smiled even more brightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A picture of such a handsome man and beautiful woman would\u00a0<\/p>\n
be like an advertisement, sure to attract plenty of customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 57\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine admired the photo, holding it up as she walked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching her cheerful expression, Roderick couldn\u2019t help but\u00a0<\/p>\n
ask, \u201cYou really like that picture?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI do. Don\u2019t you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick didn\u2019t say anything.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He liked it. Of course he did. In the photo, Madeleine was\u00a0<\/p>\n
smiling beautifully, and the emotion in her eyes looked so much\u00a0<\/p>\n
like love.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without looking up, Madeleine gently tapped the photo of\u00a0<\/p>\n
herself, her voice full of delight, \u201cLook at this angle, this lighting,\u00a0<\/p>\n
I look so good!\u00a0<\/p>\n
My skin looks so clear, my features are sharp, and even every\u00a0<\/p>\n
strand of my hair is glowing!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick: \u201c\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whatever, it\u2019s like winking at a blind man.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the amusement park, you obviously have to go on the rides,\u00a0<\/p>\n
but Kevin was too young for many of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, this roller coaster is okay! It\u2019s based on height, and Kev is\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 57\u00a0<\/p>\n
just tall enough!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin was tall for his age, a head above the other kids, just\u00a0<\/p>\n
meeting the requirement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine turned to glance at Roderick, whose face had\u00a0<\/p>\n
already paled slightly, and tutted, \u201cI\u2019ll go with my son. You\u00a0<\/p>\n
should just wait down here. You can\u2019t handle it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
You.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Can\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Handle it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Those three words hit Roderick\u2019s heart like a sledgehammer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His eyelid twitched hard twice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho says I can\u2019t?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick suddenly snapped, his voice rising.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The parents walking by heard him and stared in surprise,\u00a0<\/p>\n
instinctively covering their daughters\u2018 ears.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick\u2019s ears instantly turned a little red.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 57\u00a0<\/p>\n
He lowered his voice and said irritably, \u201cI can do it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you sure?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine pointed to the roller coaster roaring overhead,\u00a0<\/p>\n
accompanied by piercing screams. It looked intense.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick nodded. It was his male pride talking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin tugged on Madeleine\u2019s sleeve.\u00a0<\/p>\n
small hate\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMommy, Daddy wants to ride the roller coaster too, so let\u2019s all\u00a0<\/p>\n
go together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUh, okay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine nodded, looking at Roderick strangely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did this guy get over his fear of heights after growing up?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Well, it\u2019s not impossible. He\u2019s an adult now, after all. People\u00a0<\/p>\n
have to grow up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since they had bought VIP tickets in advance, they didn\u2019t have\u00a0<\/p>\n
to wait in line and went through the priority entrance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 57\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine had always loved intense rides like this, especially\u00a0<\/p>\n
the moment her heart seemed to stop during the weightless\u00a0<\/p>\n
drop. It was a great feeling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin must have inherited this trait, as he was already getting\u00a0<\/p>\n
excited as he sat down in the roller coaster seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKev, if you get scared, just grab Mommy\u2019s hand.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin nodded, then turned his head and held out his small hand\u00a0<\/p>\n
to Roderick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDaddy, if you get scared, you can hold my hand.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine peeked over and saw that his expression hadn\u2019t\u00a0<\/p>\n
changed much. It seemed he really wasn\u2019t scared anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick ignored his son, just keeping his head down to check\u00a0<\/p>\n
for the nth time if the safety harness was secure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After confirming there were no issues, he looked ahead with an\u00a0<\/p>\n
expression like he was facing his doom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The roller coaster started moving slowly, the mechanical clicks\u00a0<\/p>\n
echoing as it climbed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 57\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick\u2019s knuckles were white as he gripped the handrail\u00a0<\/p>\n
tightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine, on the other hand, was excitedly swinging her legs,\u00a0<\/p>\n
screaming freely into the wind as they plunged from the top.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 58\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 58\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u2019s storytelling style is immersive and addictive\u2014perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.<\/p>\n
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