Chapter 36
Coincidentally, Andrew had come to pick Madelyn up. She grinned as she walked up to him and said, “Darling, look at what Mom bought me!
Andrew hummed in response. He took the bags from Madelyn
without prompting and eyed her inquisitively when he saw how happy
she looked.
According to Jason, nothing of note happened between Madelyn and Easton or Elena. In other words, her conflict with them had been sudden. Having learned all this, Andrew grew even more curious about what had transpired between the three of them.
“Is there something you want to ask me, darling?” Madelyn asked when she sensed that Andrew had something to say.
Andrew carried her to the car indulgently and fastened her seatbelt for her. “If I ask, will you tell me the truth?”
So, he was seeking answers from her.
She knew she had been too conspicuous the last few days not to arouse his suspicion, and he wasn’t as easily fooled or humored as Grace and Athena. He would likely continue to suspect her if she didn’t give him a good enough explanation.
After a moment of thought, Madelyn asked instead of answering, “Are you worried I’ll make you let your guard down and make a run for it?”
Andrew froze at this. Then, he lifted his face to pin her with his smoldering, piercing gaze.
That was all the confirmation Madelyn needed. She had felt it too. It might seem like she had regained her freedom over the last few days, but in truth, everyone still had their guard up against her.
“I promise I won’t run. I’ll even take a blood oath–I swear I will not leave my husband, or I’ll-”
“That’s enough!” Andrew cut her off, covering her mouth with his hand to silence her. He pulled her into his arms, his heart full and warm.
Her promise was enough. She hadn’t even said “I do” when the pastor pronounced them husband and wife. On the day of the wedding, she had thrown her bouquet on the ground and glowered at him as if he were her archnemesis.
Satisfied, Andrew said, “You don’t have to take a blood oath or swear on anything. I believe you.”
Madelyn nodded. “You have to believe me all the way, okay?”
“Maddie, you don’t have to stay here with me,” Athena said.
“Grandma, I thought you wanted me to move back? Mom also said she’d cook for me and make sure eat well,” Madelyn said, pouting and casting a crestfallen look at her elders. Athena and Grace
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