Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 383

Madeline arrived in Quentin's car.

Quentin brushed a hand against her cheek. "Do you want me to go in with you?"

Madeline shook her head. "There are security cameras everywhere, and discussing this custody arrangement is strictly between Lucius and me. It wouldn't be appropriate for you to be there."

Quentin nodded, surprisingly not pressing the issue.

When Madeline stepped out of the car, she saw Tessa waiting for her by the entrance.

Madeline wore a striking, flowing pink dress that immediately caught the eye.

Tessa hadn't expected this. Madeline was usually so low-key—even with her stunning looks, she typically went makeup-free and kept her head down. Yet today, for such a tense occasion, she was dressed to the nines.

Tessa had heard Madeline mention a few times before how intimidated she was by Quentin, yet here she was, looking absolutely gorgeous.

"Your current guy doesn't mind?" she asked.

Madeline smiled. "He bought the dress. Every piece of clothing in my closet was custom-made for me by his people, and I can wear whatever I want, whenever I want."

In truth, acting timid and overly cautious was what would make Quentin suspicious. By slipping into the beautiful dress he bought her first thing in the morning and confidently showing off her stunning curves, Madeline put him at ease.

Quentin wouldn't doubt her.

Because she had been just as beautiful yesterday.

Lucius's car arrived.

Lucius stepped out, holding Leo's hand.

That morning, Lucius had already spoken to Leo, reminding him once again that his mother was Madeline, not that wicked woman.

Today, he was bringing Leo to see his real mother, Madeline, but Lucius had strictly forbidden him from saying anything that would break her heart.

Having been abandoned by Lucius once before, Leo was terrified of his father not wanting him, so he obediently nodded.

Led by the lawyer, Lucius held the boy's hand and walked up to Madeline.

Before Lucius could even signal him, Leo spoke up. "Mommy! You look so beautiful today!"

Lucius felt a surge of joy; the boy was absolutely right.

He had spotted Madeline's silhouette from a distance.

Her slender, elegant figure was wrapped in a shade as vibrant as a pink rose, with handmade silver embroidery adding the perfect finishing touch.

She looked ethereal.

Lucius had always known she possessed an intoxicating beauty that made it hard to look away, but he was still genuinely stunned.

Madeline looked down at Leo and gently touched his forehead. "Such a good boy."

Lucius's gaze was burning and misty.

If he hadn't hurt Madeline, if he hadn't strayed and indulged Liliana, they would be a happy family right now.

He would have a kind-hearted, stunningly beautiful wife and an adorable son.

But there were no ifs.

Tessa cleared her throat. "Mr. Whitman, shall we head inside?"

The interruption broke Lucius's stare. After all, Madeline had a husband now.

Lingering on these thoughts would only lead to a disastrous afternoon.

The two parties entered the mediation room. Tessa and Madeline sat on one side. When Lucius tried to lift the boy into a chair, Leo insisted on sitting next to his pretty mommy.