Chapter 1020

Zach said, “Tomorrow, I’ll have someone install some extra lights near the front door. By the way, we’ve

just developed a new device at the company that allows your phone to receive identity recognition alerts

If anyone enters when I’m not home.”

It’s not about preventing thieves but rather guarding against me trying to leave. He’s just trying to make it

all sound fancy, Madelyn thought.

The person hiding in the shadows stood downstairs, watching as the lights in the house gradually.

dimmed. Their gaze slowly turned icy, filled with sadness and resentment.

obscured by thick clouds, making the air heavy. Suddenly, a drizzle started to fall from the sky. It permeated the person’s body, transforming the coldness into a pain that swept through

accompanied by the cries from the nursery next door. Madelyn turned over

moment before reaching over to turn on the light. Zach lifted the blanket and

piercing. Unable to shake off her concern, Madelyn hurried over. If the crying kept up, it would be dawn soon.

handle it. When are you planning to renovate the house? The soundproofing is terrible. There’s often

Kevin come over tomorrow to take a look. I’m going to have

lay in Madelyn’s arms, and his crying gradually subsided. Listening to the rain tapering off, she went to open the curtains and then cracked the window for some fresh air. Seeing Dalton shedding

“Ma… Ma…

smile. If only you were really my baby. But I’m not your

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spotted a figure emerging from the shadows downstairs. She

over and immediately let out a piercing scream,

into the room and embraced the flustered Madelyn.

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