Chapter 236\u00a0<\/p>\n
Owen\u2019s implication was clear: he was definitely going.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThree or four people?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mrs. Miller frowned and started counting on her fingers. \u201cWell,\u00a0<\/p>\n
for us\u2026 Maddie and Roderick, plus the two of us, that\u2019s already\u00a0<\/p>\n
four. And you guys\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her gaze toward Harold and Clarissa held a clear hint: \u2018Spots\u00a0<\/p>\n
are limited.\u2018\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clarissa was immediately displeased.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHey now, you can\u2019t say that. Kevin is the apple of the Mosley\u00a0<\/p>\n
family\u2019s eye. This is the first time he\u2019s asked us to come see\u00a0<\/p>\n
him perform. How can I, his grandmother, miss it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned to Madeleine, her gaze demanding. \u201cMaddie,\u00a0<\/p>\n
wouldn\u2019t you say so?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine suddenly felt overwhelmed, feeling like a pie\u00a0<\/p>\n
everyone was trying to get a slice of.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Owen immediately leaned in, putting on what he thought was\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 236\u00a0<\/p>\n
his kindest smile:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKevin, tell Grandpa, do you want Grandpa to come see you\u00a0<\/p>\n
perform?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin nodded honestly. \u201cI do.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Owen immediately shot a triumphant glance at Harold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not to be outdone, Harold also leaned in. \u201cAnd what about\u00a0<\/p>\n
Grandpa?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Grandpa will buy you the biggest Transformer!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI want you to come too!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandma Miller will make you your favorite Strawberry Cream\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mochi, a whole box!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin\u2019s mouth was practically watering. \u201cYes, yes, yes!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandma can go take the best pictures and videos of you, so\u00a0<\/p>\n
you can watch them later.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin nodded vigorously. \u201cI want videos!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wow, the little guy was completely surrounded by tempting\u00a0<\/p>\n
offers, accepting them all without hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 236\u00a0<\/p>\n
The four of them looked at Madeleine again, their eyes clearly\u00a0<\/p>\n
saying: \u2018See? The kid wants all of us to go. You figure\u00a0<\/p>\n
something out.\u2018\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine rubbed her nose and, after a moment, let out a\u00a0<\/p>\n
strained laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUm, everyone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She paused for a moment, \u201cActually, I have shares in Kev\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
preschool. If you guys want to go, I can make it happen with just a word, so you don\u2019t have to fight over it like this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment she said that, a flicker of embarrassment crossed\u00a0<\/p>\n
all four of their faces.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A moment later, the awkwardness vanished, and the four of\u00a0<\/p>\n
them were suddenly all friendly and cheerful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, you should\u2019ve said so earlier! It would be great for all of\u00a0<\/p>\n
us to go watch Kev\u2019s performance together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, really. Maddie, that girl, never explains things properly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine: \u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hello?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 236\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did you guys even give me a chance to speak?\u00a0<\/p>\n
After the business banquet, Mrs. Miller pulled Madeleine aside\u00a0<\/p>\n
for a private word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMrs. Miller, how are you doing? Is it hard on you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine looked at Mrs. Miller\u2019s slightly swollen belly, and\u00a0<\/p>\n
memories of her own pregnancy seemed to quietly resurface.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mrs. Miller smiled and rubbed her belly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s actually not bad. They\u2019re taking very good care of me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen you\u2026\u201d Madeleine paused, choosing her words carefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you had any headaches, or felt unwell anywhere else\u00a0<\/p>\n
recently?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Mrs. Miller looked surprised.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow did you know?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s expression changed instantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mrs. Miller quickly smiled and said, \u201cDon\u2019t worry, it wasn\u2019t a big\u00a0<\/p>\n
deal. About a month ago, right after you visited the house, I had\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chacher 235\u00a0<\/p>\n
nightmares for a few days.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat kind of nightmares?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s hard to describe. It was like someone in the dream kept\u00a0<\/p>\n
asking me if I really wanted to\u2026 to break free?\u00a0<\/p>\n
I can\u2019t remember clearly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she mentioned it, Mrs. Miller pressed her temples and\u00a0<\/p>\n
frowned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFor several days straight, I lost my appetite completely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick\u2019s father saw I wasn\u2019t feeling well and was worried, so\u00a0<\/p>\n
he took me to the hospital for a few days.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy didn\u2019t you tell me and Roderick about this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine was alarmed. Mrs. Miller was forty, after all, a classic high\u2013risk pregnancy. Any small issue could be fatal for her and\u00a0<\/p>\n
the baby.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt wasn\u2019t a big deal, and I\u2019m all better now, aren\u2019t I?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mrs. Miller smiled and patted Madeleine\u2019s hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaddie, seeing you and Roderick getting along so well now is\u00a0<\/p>\n
the happiest thing for your father and me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 236\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s heart warmed, and she nodded slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Looks like Mrs. Miller has \u2018awakened\u2018. And from what I can tell,\u00a0<\/p>\n
the more tied you are to the narrative control, the worse the\u00a0<\/p>\n
side effects.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Like me, losing eight years of my memories.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Like Zoe, having a mental breakdown.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then what about Fiona?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s heart sank.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a way, Fiona was just like her, so she couldn\u2019t help but worry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I just hope\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
she can get through these terrible side effects.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The day of the arts festival was bright and sunny.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as Madeleine finished getting ready to leave, she saw Roderick carefully putting a rather heavy, mysterious paper bag\u00a0<\/p>\n
into the car\u2019s trunk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 236\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRicki, what\u2019s that?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine peeked over curiously.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick paused, quickly shut the trunk, and turned to put his\u00a0<\/p>\n
arm around her shoulder, his expression unchanged:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNothing, just some documents for work.\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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