Chapter 749

“What about you, sir?” Madelyn asked.

The middle-aged man replied, “I’ve got heart problems. There’s a surgery coming up, and honestly, I’m not sure about the outcome.”

Madelyn hesitated, then whispered, “You’ll be fine.” She wondered if she was saying it for his comfort or her own.

The man looked up from the newspaper, folding it and placing it on his lap as he crossed his legs. His amber eyes met hers, and a warm smile spread across his face. “Thanks for the kind words. I gotta head out.” He cast a wary glance at a group of tough-looking people coming their way. “Mind if we hug real quick?”

Madelyn hesitated.

“It’s strange, I know,” he said, “but you remind me of my wife who passed away. I miss her. Let’s call it a bit of solace before my operation.”

and he dashed off, forgetting his newspaper. As Madelyn

slipping his black blazer onto her shoulders.

Glancing back, he noticed the man was gone, yet the newspaper was now with

were supplements

Stick to the meals they plan; I don’t want you getting

say something like that, given his personality,’ Madelyn thought, surprised. “Okay,” she replied.

hugged you earlier?” His voice grew

“I

getting close to a man, you’ll have to answer to me,” he said firmly, giving her cheek

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