Aggressive Wife novel (Madeline and Noah)

Chapter 457 Sworn Brothers

Rowan’s face was etched with concern as he observed his grandfather. He was worried that Noah might send his grandfather’s blood pressure skyrocketing. However, instead of getting upset, his grandfather let out a hearty laugh as he looked at Madeline and Noah. “You never divorced her?” his tone turned serious once again.

He recalled Annalise had told him that Noah was forced into marriage by a woman who got pregnant with his child five years ago. The woman cheated on Noah and left him and his child to be with another man, so Noah had filed for divorce. It was also the reason why Old Mr. Solace had finally agreed for Annalise to marry Noah, since she made him sound like a half-decent, responsible man. Of course, now that he had heard Noah’s side of the story, it seems his granddaughter had spun a perfect lie for his ears too.

“Never,” Noah confirmed.

“Do you really love her? You don’t have a speck of feeling for Annalise or any other woman?” Old Mr. Solace pressed.

“She’s the only woman I love,” Noah said, like it was the most natural thing in the world to say. He turned to look at Madeline, who jumped in fright as she was stealing glances at Noah. Truth be told, she was rather moved by his honest and continuous confessions.

“If that was the case, why did you trick Annalise into getting engaged with Joseph Quincy?” Old Mr. Solace asked once more, this time sounding more solemn. After all, Annalise was still the granddaughter he had raised. Even if her identity was brought into question now, the bond he had formed with her was not so easily broken.

“Ms. Solace had caused harm to my wife on more than one occasion. I was only returning the favor. If I did not take into consideration the friendship you had with my grandfather, Ms. Solace might not even be lucky enough to marry into the Quincy family,” Noah’s voice was cold and detached. He was indirectly telling Old Mr. Solace that Annalise Solace had to watch her behavior and stay in her lane if she wanted to survive in Imperia.

Rowan shot Madeline a look, signaling her to rein Noah in so he would not anger Old Mr. Solace to the point of a heart attack. Receiving the message, she quickly took two steps forward and grabbed hold of Noah’s hand. Noah’s fierce expression softened the moment he felt her warm hand wrapped around his. This change in his demeanor did not go unnoticed by Old Mr. Solace either who was observing them silently.

you looking for me?” Madeline finally asked, breaking the

up at Madeline and smiled with an almost child-like playfulness. “Yes,

his little head started turning, he jumped up and placed his little hands on Old Mr. Solace’s bed excitedly while looking at his father. “Daddy! Can I and Mr. Old Solace… become sworn brothers?”

on his lips either. The three Solace brothers were also holding back their laughter. Oscar

well, as though he had just heard a funny joke. His

seen it in

no time for her brother’s theatrics. “How old are you, Thomas? And how old is Old

friendship isn’t measured

She was better off pretending she was not related to

can be a handful,” Madeline said to

was… I wanted to take you as my adopted granddaughter, what do you think?”

“You said you got along with me, but why are you asking my mother

be told, Old Mr. Solace did not know how to respond to Thomas and could only signal at Rowan with his eyes. Rowan himself was not feeling all too pleased with Old Mr. Solace at the moment. They had initially agreed to share the paternity results with Madeline and reveal that they were indeed related by blood. However, he thought it was likely due to Noah Quincy’s presence that Old Mr. Solace had to hatch this