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.

the wee hours of the night, Madeline lay on the bed and watched her son sleeping soundly. She leaned over and tenderly tucked a strand of hair behind Thomas’ ear. Suddenly,

is running a fever," Andy said

didn't even hang up the phone. "What happened? Wasn’t he well in the day? Why is he suddenly down with

flushed with agony. As she held on to his tiny hands, she was astonished to

organ failure. He might have injured his organs when he had a hard fall

well? Why is this happening?" Madeline’s eyes turned bloodshot as she

Ms. Madeline. I’ll do 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

Andy. I haven’t…" Dread gnawed at

mother. I want to bring him on a worldwide tour so that he can have fun. I

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

the boy who was asleep. "Thanks for everything. You must be tired, go on and take a

he offered, "It has been a long day for you

She remained seated and 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

I’m sorry, Colt. This is all Mommy’s fault!" Madeline’s heart winced with pain when she contrasted the state of her children. While Thomas and Mackenzie were lively and energetic, Colton was left lying in bed in an unconscious state. If she had not left Colton with Noah, this would not have occurred. He allowed Suzette and Angie to abuse her poor child, occasionally even contributing to his misery. As a result,

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