Chapter 731

“Your shirt’s a little wrinkled; let me smooth it out for you.” Cecilia made her way down the stairs, straightening out the creases on Zach’s striped pajamas. She then looked toward the kitchen and said, “See you at our usual place tonight. Don’t bail on me, okay?”

Madelyn chose not to react to Cecilia’s words. After washing and drying the pan, she returned it to its spot.

When Cecilia was gone, Giovanna came downstairs, cradling Dalton she had just fed.

“Ms. Jent, Dal’s up,” Giovanna announced. “I get the feeling he’s looking for you whenever he

cries.”

Madelyn dried her hands. “Pass him here,” she said, taking Dalton into her arms. “Did he get his meds?”

“Yes, he did.”

best to

to keep distance. Yet, in his mind, everything was falling into place: they had a child together, and he believed that this only deepened her

a happiness and completeness he had never known before. Madelyn didn’t pull away, not because of Dalton in her arms, but out of

Will you join me?”

Madelyn tried to soothe Dalton. “I can’t go,” she said. “If he wakes up and

while, but within ten minutes, he would be in tears, and he seemed to calm

the

not really want Zach to stay, but she

maid rushed downstairs to Zach, her face filled with concern. “Sir, you need to see your wife. She was caught in that rainstorm last

plea and glared at Madelyn. “Who gave you

reached out, playfully touching Madelyn’s face and giggling. Forcing a smile, Madelyn said, “She’s your wife, and technically my sister-in-law. I couldn’t just stand by and do nothing when she’s so sick. I know it’s not my place, but I wanted to help. Next time, I’ll steer clear. Now please, go take care of her. I’ll get Dal wrapped

had

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