Aggressive wife novel (Madeline and Noah) novel Chapter 404

CHAPTER 404 SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THOMAS

"How do I look, Mommy?" Mackenzie twirled before Madeline. She wore a cerulean skirt today and tied a ponytail. From afar, she looked like a mini whale.

"You're the prettiest of them all." Madeline gave a thumbs up.

Noah carried Mackenzie. "You are as beautiful as always, my princess."

"Really?" Mackenzie lifted her chin proudly.

"Of course," said Noah with a smile.

"Stop stroking Zeke's ego now, Daddy. Let's go already." Thomas made a funny face and pretended to be jealous.

Madeline noticed something wrong with Thomas. She beckoned to him. "Come here, Thomas Grant."

Thomas knew nothing good would come to him when his mother called him by his full name. Hurriedly, he grabbed Colton and ran ahead. "Mommy, Colt and I will check the area ahead first!"

Madeline could only sigh wearily. She then turned to Andy. "Keep an eye out on him. He keeps touching the back of his head."

"I will look at it when I have the chance. He might have bumped into something," replied Andy as he broke into big strides to catch up to Thomas.

"Andy can take care of everything. Don't worry now." Noah carried Mackenzie in one hand and held Madeline in another.

Madeline still had a premonition when she saw Thomas's tiny body board the yacht.

"We can take the yacht out tomorrow if you want," comforted Noah.

"No!" yelled Mackenzie before Madeline could even answer. "You said we would go on a yacht today. You can't break your promise. I'll take care of Thomas later."

Madeline gave a tight squeeze on Noah's hand. "It's fine. Thomas would refuse to come back if we canceled the trip suddenly. Just have more guards around us."

"Hurry up, Mommy! The yacht is leaving!" Thomas shouted.

The three children were busy playing once they were on board. Meanwhile, Dylan, Andy, and Alexander set up their fishing rods on the yacht's deck. The constant motion made Madeline seasick, so she quickly sat in the cabin to soothe herself. Her health was deteriorating. Fortunately, Trenton was occupied in Imperia. She did not need another problem now.

"Feeling better now?" Noah came with an iced fruit tea.

Madeline took a sip. The sweet-and-sour combo was rejuvenating. She gave a satisfying sigh, before taking a huge gulp.

Noah didn't want to miss out too. But before he could drink it, Madeline took the glass and chugged it. "Cold beverages do not sit well with your stomach, Noah."

"You made it look like it was the most delicious thing ever." Noah placed the glass aside. He felt relieved when he saw Madeline's condition improve.

"No need to keep me company here. Just play with them. I'll be fine after a small nap." Madeline didn't want to keep Noah in the cabin.

"We are supposed to spend more time together on this trip. What's the point of organizing all this if I'm just hanging out with others for the majority of the trip?"

Madeline knew better than to dissuade Noah.

"Those security guards carried a lot of fresh fruits here. Do you want some?"

"Grapes, please." Madeline made herself at home.

Before long, Noah came back with two fruit trays, filled with grapes, honeydews, and other exotic fruits. He peeled a grape and fed Madeline. Madelline's cupid's bow brushed against Noah's fingers slightly. She didn't think too much of it until Noah gave her the dirty look.

"Peel a grape for me too, darling," Noah requested.

Madeline could only roll her eyes at Noah. She washed her hands and did what she was told. But instead of eating the peeled grape, Noah also licked Madelline's dainty fingers. Before Madeline snapped, he quickly withdrew himself and shot a cheeky grin.

"The grape is so sweet."

"What else do you want, Mr. Grant?"

"Something you peel. But it's okay now." Noah sat beside Madeline and rested his head on her shoulder.

The waves outside were roaring, which worried Madeline. Noah held her hand. To give her support and strength.

Out of the blue, Dylan screamed, "Colt fell into the water!"

The couple immediately bolted out. When they arrived at the deck, a security guard had already rescued Colton. Madeline couldn't help but sob when she saw how pale Colton's face was. Dylan immediately performed CPR on Colton. Fortunately, Colton regained consciousness after coughing up some seawater.

"Are you injured somewhere?" Madeline palpated Colton's weakened body.

"Mommy! They took away Thomas and Mackenzie!" Colton broke down in tears and hid in his mother's embrace.

Noah's eyes widened. He immediately gave out a command. "Lock the vicinity down. Bring my kids to me!"

"I'll help Colt get changed." Madeline fumbled to get up. Perhaps because her legs went numb from kneeling this long, or perhaps she was just paralyzed by fear. Noah shot a look at Dylan, beckoning him to stand guard outside the cabin.

Colton still looked dazed after he got changed. Madeline inquired further, "Are you hurt somewhere?"

Colton grabbed Madeline's sleeve and asked gingerly, "Will Thomas and Mackenzie be all right?"

"They will be fine. Daddy's here," consoled Madeline.

"Can I wait for them outside?"

"You should stay here. I'll ask Uncle Andy to sit with you, okay?"

Colton felt useless. He couldn't help his parents at all. He only gave them more problems.

"It's not your fault, Colt." Madeline could sense the guilt in Colton. "Things could become so much worse. I'm already so glad and grateful that you are safe now."

"I will become stronger, Mommy," Colton made a promise.

Madeline nodded. She summoned Andy and pulled Dylan to the side.

"Stay with Noah in case something happens to him. Alexander can stay here.”

"But..." Dylan hesitated. Noah said both Alexander and he should stay to protect Madeline.

"If you won't protect Noah, I will" Madeline pressed on.

"Okay. Okay." Dylan immediately went to Noah, who was now in a speedboat. Noticing the approaching Dylan, Noah didn't even bother asking why. Madeline must have asked Dylan to come here. He continued dispatching guards to search in the proximity.