Maddie’s family background was not particularly good. She went to college before she dropped out and worked at a news company as a trainee journalist, where tasks were the most difficult. Plus, she did not look particularly outstanding. When Joel proposed, even Maddie was shocked to her core.
The situation at the disaster-stricken area was tough and they were running out of supplies. In fact, they had trouble looking for clean water. Joel had given her his Minute Maid Orange Drink that he had saved as a proposal gift.
Despite that, Maddie said yes. Without a second thought, she went to Bayside City with a man that she had known for less than a month.
In fact, she did not even know his real name or where he came from, or even cared that he was way older than she was, which was why her family strongly opposed their marriage.
As Joel told Sophia about this, he couldn’t help but laugh. “I was injured and had a broken leg. I was in a wheelchair when Maddie stole the household registry from her home and came to Bayside City with me. How silly! She did not stop to think that maybe I was a fraud.”
Sophia, on the other hand, was amazed. When she first saw Joel, she thought he was a cold-hearted person but when he spoke, she realized he was very gentle!
When they arrived at Bayside City, they immediately went to register their marriage without even meeting Mark. On top of that, it was a military marriage, as if he was afraid Maddie would turn tail.
“Maddie must have had the shock of her life when she found out about who you are!” Sophia murmured as she chuckled.
From Joel’s tone, it seemed like Maddie really thought he was just an old man who couldn’t get a wife.
On the other hand, Joel was very impulsive as well.
As they talked, a young lady came over. She looked younger than Sophia and was dressed plainly. In fact, she looked like she was still in school.
“I’m back, Joel!” a cheerful voice echoed.
Curiously, Sophia glanced at her. She looked ordinary, with an ordinary face and dressed ordinarily. She was not wearing makeup and was sweating like she had been running.
With her appearance and personality, she did not seem like she would be compatible with Joel. But if it was true love, then they would be the most perfect couple of all time.
As soon as Joel saw Maddie, his manner became gentle as he murmured, “You’re back. Mikey and Sophie came by and we had lunch at Grandpa’s.”
Turning back to Sophia, he introduced his wife, “This is the missus—Maddie Evans.”
Maddie Evans…
Sophia thought the name sounded familiar.
The two of them greeted each other. Maddie seemed eager to talk to Sophia but she did not want to be rude, which was why she sat beside Joel and stared at Sophia the whole time.
Then, Joel sheepishly made a request. “Mikey, Maddie recently joined a big media company. It’s extremely competitive there and it would be difficult for her to be promoted. As you know, her accounts have not been approved yet and her education background isn’t up to the mark. However, she refuses to depend on relationships too, so she was hoping to have an interview with you, which would help tremendously.”
The couple were hopeful as they waited for Michael’s response. Hence, Michael had no choice but to agree. “No problem. You can make an appointment through my assistant.”
If it was ten years ago, Michael would have never imagined that the high and mighty Joel Fletcher would set his pride aside and ask him for a favor.
Interviewing Taylor Murray had always been Maddie’s dream. In fact, she was a huge fan of Taylor!
After having dinner with Old Master Fletcher, Sophia decided to stay the night at the military compound. She went into the room and rested while Carmen went out to play with her friends.
As Sophia took a look at the furnishings of the room, it seemed like she had stayed here before. There was even a photo of her and Nathan.
It wasn’t long before Carmen returned with Corrado.
Corrado had a dark coat, which made Carmen afraid so she never played with it. However, she did not seem to be scared now.
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