Abusive Wife

Chapter 88

Noah could not imagine how much torment Suzette and Angie had inflicted on Madeline before when he saw the anger and relief in her eyes. Given her sweet and kind-hearted nature, she would not have hated the Grants as much otherwise. Hence, he wanted to chase the Grants out of Imperia as he knew it would make Madeline happy. It was also his way of making amends to the woman whose pain he had exacerbated. Not only did he neglect her all this while, but he was also

influenced by Angie to make Madeline’s life miserable.

“I can handle my affairs. There’s no need to trouble you, Mr. Quincy.” Madeline glanced at Noah and

decisively rejected his good intentions.

Even though he was disappointed at her refusal, he decided against forcing his way through. “All right, Ms. Grant. Just

say the word if you need my help.”

“Well, thank you,” she mumbled, nodding.

After a pause, which seemed like an eternity, Noah spoke to dispel the awkward silence that was starting to make him feel uncomfortable. “Ms. Grant, I’m curious, what happened between you and the Grant family?”

Madeline was taken aback by Noah’s sudden question, and a flicker of panic passed through her watery eyes. However, it disappeared in an instant. She said casually, “It’s just some cliched plot. A nobleman like you won’t be interested.” Her curt reply suggested that she had no intention of elaborating.

hell if he finds out my

to prove

persistent in his questioning. Despite knowing that revealing Madeline’s identity would be disastrous, he wanted to satiate his curiosity and discover more about their

no idea you were a nosy parker. Mr. Quincy, you have a fantastic imagination. It’s a pity that you aren’t an author.” Madeline ignored his question as she did not want

reminded of your unhappy past, I won’t make you talk about it,”

stay on,

I shall make a move first.” She quickly set her glass on the table and hurried toward

departure. He fumbled with his glass

hand and quickened her pace as she called out, “It’s a wonderful event. Look at all the beautiful

view, the man yelled angrily, “Madeline Grant!” It was the first time someone had rejected his

Forest Villa half an hour later. Before she could get out of her stilettos, she

gone for a few hours! Look how thin I’ve become because

gained weight instead, Thomas. You’ve been

the kid and squeezed his plump cheeks. He’s become a lot heavier since I last saw him. I can

exaggerate a little when I’m love sick.” Thomas buried himself in

sweet talkings.” She pinched her son’s cheeks