Chapter 89

Thomas put on a playful expression and gave Madeline a peck on the cheek.

"Colt, Daddy's home! Come, hug me!" Noah came back and saw the little boy cuddling Madeline's neck. He wanted to join in and enjoy the happy family atmosphere.

"No! Daddy reek of alcohol!" Thomas wrinkled his nose and hugged Madeline's neck even tighter, refusing to release his grip.

The man furrowed his brows and sniffed his clothing. "Since when did you have such an acute sense of smell? I only drank two glasses of wine. How did you even smell the alcohol?"

Thomas continued with his protest despite his father's dull expression. He squeezed his nose shut and made a face. "Daddy stinks! Stay away from Auntie Madeline. She smells wonderful! I'll sleep with her tonight."

Amused by her son’s attempt to annoy his father, Madeline kept silent and watched his ploy play out. She decided to defuse the tension when she saw anger clouding the man’s features.

"Why don’t we keep it safe and let Colt spend the night with me?" the woman said mockingly. After glancing at Noah, she carried the little boy and headed to her room.

The poor man was left standing alone in the hallway. It was truly a disastrous day. Not only did he lose the argument with his son, but he was also accused of being a drunkard.

her son sleeping soundly. She leaned over and tenderly tucked a strand of hair behind Thomas’ ear. Suddenly, a phone ring shattered the silence

is running a fever,"

She dashed to the basement, so frantic that she didn't even hang up the

his face flushed with agony. As she held

his organs when he had a

well? Why is this happening?" Madeline’s eyes turned bloodshot as she feared Colton’s situation would

whatever it takes to ensure Colt’s recovery," Andy assured. He had to divide his time between giving Colton medication and soothing her because he had never

I haven’t…" Dread gnawed at her insides when she looked at

I’m his birth mother. I want to bring him on a worldwide tour so that he can

started beating again. He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw color returning to the boy's face. "Thank

for everything. You must be tired, go on

he offered, "It has been a long day for you too, Ms. Madeline. Why

kept her head lowered as she spoke, "It’s okay. I need to stay here and keep Colt company. Please rest." Andy left reluctantly as he knew it was

left lying in bed in an unconscious state. If she had not

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