When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1833

Chapter 1833 No More Secrets

The two of them headed back together.

Darren and his father were sitting in the living room, sipping coffee. When they saw Madeline and Monica return, they instinctively stood up.

Seeing how her son appear to be worried that she might've bullied Madeline, Monica couldn't help but shake her head, calling out to her husband, "Richard, let's go. We should head back now. We shouldn't disturb them."

Upon hearing that, Richard stood up, beaming. "All right."

As he left, he gave Darren's shoulder a friendly pat. "Get along well with Maddie. Avoid any arguments."

That kind of talk was no different from the usual advice parents give to their children.

After Roland and Monica had left, only Darren and Madeline remained in the living room. He quickly walked toward her.

"Did Mom say anything out of line?" he asked, filled with worry.

At that moment, Madeline was acutely aware of his attention on her. She looked up at the man she had been married to for many years and slowly shook her head. "Mom was just discussing the family wealth with me."

After speaking, she somewhat stiffly raised her hands. "Do you want to hug me?"

time when they were engaged, the two of them hadn't embraced

hint of hesitation, Darren embraced her

her hand on his back, saying softly,

responded, his voice

other," Madeline suggested again. "If there's

he was immensely grateful that she had finally

he

her eyes, holding him

himself back, careful not

a long

Amelia, breaking the silen

We will

but

from Darren's embrace, walked over to the nanny, and took Amelia from

sense the improvement in her parents' relationship,

with joy. Then, she asked Darren for

simply pulled both of them into his

her laughter filling the room, creating a