Aggressive Wife novel (Madeline and Noah)

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 bed and watched her son sleeping soundly. She leaned over and tenderly

a fever,"

basement, so frantic that she didn't even hang up the phone. "What happened?

state and his face flushed with agony. As she held on to his tiny hands,

failure. He might have injured his organs when he had a hard fall earlier," Andy reported. His eyes were glued on the vital signs monitor so he could keep

happening?" Madeline’s eyes turned bloodshot as she

takes to ensure Colt’s recovery," Andy assured. He had to divide his time between giving Colton medication and soothing her

save him, Andy. I haven’t…" Dread gnawed at her insides when

I want to bring him on a

to cardiotonic agents. Finally, Colton’s heart started beating again. He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw color returning to the

slouched in the chair while keeping her gaze fixed on the boy who was asleep. "Thanks for everything. You must

bear to leave her alone. Hence, he offered, "It has been a long day for you too, Ms. Madeline. Why don’t I take care of Colt? Everything is

as she spoke, "It’s okay. I need to stay here and

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