Chapter 341\u00a0<\/p>\n
Those words weren\u2019t for Adrian. They were more like an update\u00a0<\/p>\n
she had kept in her heart for years, one she could finally give to\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was a goodbye, a reassurance, and a way of letting go of her\u00a0<\/p>\n
past.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian listened quietly, understanding her completely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t say anything, just squeezed her hand tighter, as if to\u00a0<\/p>\n
say:\u00a0<\/p>\n
I\u2019m here. I get it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Feeling the warmth and strength from his hand, the last shadow\u00a0<\/p>\n
in Rebecca\u2019s heart began to fade.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She let out a long sigh, as if a massive weight had been lifted\u00a0<\/p>\n
off her shoulders.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned to Adrian and gave him a truly relaxed smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 341\u00a0<\/p>\n
A month went by in a flash.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Autumn was almost over, and the weather had gotten much\u00a0<\/p>\n
cooler. Every morning, Madeleine would check Roderick and\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin\u2019s outfits before the father and son left.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, no, Roderick, you need to add a vest. It\u2019ll be cold when you\u00a0<\/p>\n
go to inspect the site tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKev, how about Mommy helps you change into some fleece- lined pants?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIs the thermos filled with hot water, Kirsten?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick grabbed Madeleine, who was busy running all over the\u00a0<\/p>\n
place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, my little manager. You\u2019ll get gray hairs worrying so\u00a0<\/p>\n
much. You don\u2019t have to do every single little thing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin nodded from the side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, Mommy. Dad and I used to take care of ourselves\u00a0<\/p>\n
before. You don\u2019t have to worry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Madeleine\u2019s heart felt a bittersweet pang.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She crouched down, held the little guy, and kissed his cheek.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 341\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s because I didn\u2019t care for you enough before, so I have to\u00a0<\/p>\n
make up for it now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The little guy nodded as if he half\u2013understood; then suddenly\u00a0<\/p>\n
stood on his tiptoes and kissed Madeleine\u2019s cheek too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen I\u2019ll make up for the kisses I missed giving Mommy\u00a0<\/p>\n
before.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s heart melted at her son\u2019s sudden, sweet\u00a0<\/p>\n
comeback. Her eyes grew warm as she hugged the little guy\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
soft body tightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh my, how does our Kevin know how to make Mommy so\u00a0<\/p>\n
happy!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick stood to the side, his stern features softening with a\u00a0<\/p>\n
deep tenderness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He raised his hand to look at his watch; it was about time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKevin, go check your backpack. Mathew should be waiting for\u00a0<\/p>\n
you at the door.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, Dad!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 341\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin nodded obediently, hugged Madeleine again, and said,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBye, Mommy. I\u2019m going to school. Be careful during your dance\u00a0<\/p>\n
practice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching the little guy\u2019s figure hop away, Madeleine had a\u00a0<\/p>\n
contented smile on her face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned around and naturally straightened Roderick\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
already perfect tie. \u201cBe careful on the road, and come back early\u00a0<\/p>\n
tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Roderick took her hand, looking at her with a deep gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine felt a little shy under his gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick didn\u2019t answer, but gestured to the driver, Mathew, who\u00a0<\/p>\n
was already waiting at the entrance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMathew, you take Kevin to school first. My wife is driving\u00a0<\/p>\n
herself today. I\u2019ll ride with her in a bit.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mathew was stunned for a moment, then nodded in\u00a0<\/p>\n
understanding. \u201cYes, sir.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine was even more confused, blinking at Roderick. \u201cI\u2019m\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 341\u00a0<\/p>\n
driving?\u00a0<\/p>\n
When did I say I was going to drive?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Besides, we\u2019re not going the same way\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before she could finish, Roderick had already taken her hand,\u00a0<\/p>\n
led her through the living room, and headed straight for the side\u00a0<\/p>\n
door to the garage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The garage door slowly closed, shutting out the light and sound\u00a0<\/p>\n
from outside, leaving only a few motion\u2013sensor lights glowing\u00a0<\/p>\n
softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick gently pinned Madeleine against the car door, bracing\u00a0<\/p>\n
his arms on either side of her, trapping her in his embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s heart inexplicably sped up as she looked up at his\u00a0<\/p>\n
handsome face, so close to hers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick lowered his head, pressing his forehead against hers,\u00a0<\/p>\n
his nose gently brushing against hers, their breaths mingling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His voice was low and sexy, with an undeniable hint of\u00a0<\/p>\n
dominance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 341\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKevin just said that what was missed before needs to be made\u00a0<\/p>\n
up for now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s cheeks flushed. She seemed to know what he was\u00a0<\/p>\n
about to do, her voice a mere whisper, \u201cThat\u2019s for our son\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMmm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick\u2019s lips nearly touched hers, his hot breath ghosting over\u00a0<\/p>\n
her skin. \u201cHe\u2019s getting what\u2019s his. I\u2019m getting what\u2019s mine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He paused, his gaze locked on her shy yet expectant eyes, and\u00a0<\/p>\n
said, word by word,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI owe you much more.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before the words were even out, he kissed her deeply\u2013not a\u00a0<\/p>\n
simple touch, but a kiss filled with pent\u2013up longing and fierce\u00a0<\/p>\n
possessiveness, parting her lips and tangling with her tongue.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hot and lingering, as if to reclaim all their lost time in that single\u00a0<\/p>\n
moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine struggled for a moment, but quickly melted into his demanding yet tender embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wrapped her arms around his neck, her response clumsy\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 341\u00a0<\/p>\n
but eager.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\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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