Chapter 145

Although the command in his voice was unmistakable, the affection he couldn’t quite conceal. was just as clear.

Back when Natalie was just a girl, Madelyn hadn’t thought much of it. The affection Brian had for Natalie seemed nothing more than familial.

That was until Madelyn saw the way his palm cradled Natalie’s slender, straight leg, the look in his eyes not just one of concern, but one of a man’s possessiveness over a woman.

And Madelyn had never seen Brian kiss another woman. Not even the customary peck on the hand that was so common overseas. He’d never touched another woman in such a way.

Natalie had come home from school one day, the roads slick from a downpour the night before, and she’d taken a tumble. Brian, seeing her scrape, had been so upset that he’d stood her up just for that minor incident.

That very night, Madelyn had accepted Robert’s confession of love, officially becoming his girlfriend. She couldn’t deny a part of her relished the surprised look on Brian’s face the next day when he saw her hand in hand with Robert.

Madelyn made sure to involve Brian in every date with Robert, flaunting their relationship in front of him at every turn. But eventually, she realized that Brian’s surprise was just at their sudden relationship. And there was no other hidden meaning behind it. Sometimes, it even seemed like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

Brian wasn’t oblivious to her secret affection for him and simply found it burdensome.

the difference between her and Natalie. With Natalie, Brian’s cautious affection seemed like

admitted that there

didn’t say a name, but they all knew

was

Madelyn’s gaze, closed his laptop, and looked over

Madelyn said nothing.

propped herself up in bed and asked softly,

flickered his eyes as he replied, “Should

few seconds before Madelyn

bed. Just as he reached the edge, he saw tears

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home,” Madelyn sighed, her voice hoarse. As she spoke, tears

out

not being able to bring home event the body of his dear

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