The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 73

Maddison sputtered, the machine next to her beeping an alert.

Edward quickly leaned in and patted her back reassuringly. Maddie, please. You should rest.”

“Don’t tell me what to do!” she snapped, shoving him away

Then, she cackled lightly at me, “That’s why your mor die so soon. It was divine retribution! Divine punishment! She deserv- Cough, cough!”

She gasped for breath, struggling to recover from the violent coughing fit.

Edward’s expression darkened. He patted her back again. “Maddie, I told you, not one more word, alright? You need to take care of yourself. You’ve got everything you wanted now, haven’t you?”

His tone had risen at the end, and he was clearly upset.

She looked away from me, staring at him in disbelief. “Did you just scold me, Eddy?”

I was just frustrated for your sake,” he explained, his voice calm

don’t want me to show her the truth because her poor, fragile heart won’t be able to handle it! You still love her deep down! You just wish I’d die already so you can be with

stunned. He stared at her for a long moment before slowly removing his hand from her shoulder. He straightened his back and took a step back. “When will you stop doubting me, Maddison? I told you I was worried about you.

you?!” she screamed. “You’ve been glancing at her nonstop since she entered the

her coughing fit seemed

Maddison

kindness and care for her. He’d spent 7,000,000 dollars just to rent my bracelet, all to make her happy, even if only for a few

this… was what she gave

expression on

ward fell silent. The air

have sensed something was wrong because

voice filled with despondence. “I can see it now–you’ve never loved me. You’ve only wanted me as a tool to piss off Taylor. I was just a pawn in your revenge all

to leave.

to cry. “No, Eddy! That’s

you, but I fell in love with you over time… I really want to be your wife… I hate my life… I hate how short it is, how it keeps me from being by your side for as

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