Chapter 853

At midnight, thunder boomed, jolting everyone awake. It echoed through Southern Haven Villas, making Dalton cry. Madelyn soothed him until he was calm, changed the wet sheets, and tossed them into the laundry hamper.

The thunder outside continued. Madelyn decided to take Dalton to Zach’s study. Dalton had recently put on some weight, so her arms began to ache after holding him. She sat on the couch and entertained Dalton with small toys. They were okay in the study, but Dalton started to cry again once they stepped outside.

Madelyn gently tapped Dalton’s nose, “Are you that scared of thunder?”

“Ma-Mama.”

Madelyn did not respond.

“Mama.”

“Ah, Ma-Mama.”

she heard the sound of a car pulling up outside, and its headlights flashed past. Unfazed, Madelyn turned off the lights in the study and

upper floor, helping a drunken Zach out of the car. He took the keys from Zach’s pocket, unlocked the door, and plopped him onto

was about to dismiss the unknown call when he saw Madelyn standing by the third-floor window of the villa, her phone

you to

nightgown, maintained a cool expression as she said in a detached tone,” Does your word

replied, “It always does, no matter

I need your help.”

immediately, “I’ll help with anything. Just say the word.” Kai started, “These days, are you–”

question was left unfinished as Madelyn, getting her answer, ended

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