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.”

looked at him, and he yawned. She tenderly picked him up, ready to head back to the room. Just then, she heard the sound of a car pulling up

Zach out of the car. He took the keys from Zach’s pocket, unlocked the door, and plopped him onto the couch without hesitation. He mocked Zach, saying, Drinking with me when you have such low tolerance? No wonder Cecilia got the better of you.”

he got into his car and buckled up, his phone rang. He was about to dismiss the unknown call when he saw Madelyn standing by the third-floor window of the villa, her phone up to her ear. He accepted

rare for you to call me,” Kai said.

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

replied, “It always does, no matter what.”

I need your help.”

anything. Just say

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

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