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.

between her and Natalie. With Natalie, Brian’s cautious

admitted that there was indeed someone he could imagine protecting for a

but they all knew

life was unpredictable.

noticed Madelyn’s gaze, closed his laptop,

Madelyn said nothing.

in bed and asked softly, “Any news from the

flickered his eyes as he replied,

locked eyes for a few seconds before Madelyn asked, “Are you lying to me?”

as he reached the edge, he

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happy to be coming home,” Madelyn sighed, her voice hoarse. As

time to step out from the shadows of grief. Madelyn’s few words shook him to

four years. Dead or alive, he felt helpless not being able to

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