His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 525

Archer frowned. His large hand covered Virginia's, his thumb gently caressing her cool skin.

"If you don't want to see her, you don't have to." His voice was deep, tinged with a hint of impatience. "I will have Zachary escort her out."

Propped up against the headboard, Virginia patted Cindy's soft hair, her expression calm.

She had no concrete memories attached to the title "Mrs. Caldwell," yet a profound, inexplicable sense of repulsion welled up from the bottom of her heart.

"I want to see her."

"You haven't recovered yet. Kian explicitly stated that you shouldn't be agitated right now."

"I want to try." Virginia looked up at Archer, her tone perfectly even. "Over the past few days since taking the Reversal Serum, countless memories have flashed through my mind. Yet, I draw a complete blank on this Mrs. Caldwell. I want to see if meeting her triggers anything."

Unable to dissuade her, Archer turned to grab a cream-colored cashmere shawl from the walk-in closet, draping it over her shoulders before carefully helping her out of the bedroom.

The little girl was incredibly well-behaved, letting Zachary hold her hand as they walked downstairs.

In the first-floor living room.

Madeline Caldwell stood wearing a dark brown cashmere coat, her hair pinned up neatly. Her hands were clasped nervously in front of her.

Hearing the sound of footsteps on the stairs, she whipped her head up.

The moment she saw Virginia's pale, gaunt face, Madeline's eyes flushed bright red. She practically lunged forward on instinct.

"Virginia..."

Archer frowned, pulling Virginia securely into his arms. His expression was icy as he warned, "Mrs. Caldwell, Virginia has just woken up and cannot handle any stress. I suggest you keep your distance."

Madeline froze in her tracks, tears tumbling uncontrollably down her face.

"Ginny, I heard you were brought back. I've been waiting outside every single day, but they absolutely refused to let me in..."

She instinctively clutched at Archer's sleeve.

The man's gaze grew somber. He wrapped his arms around her, his large hand gently stroking her back.

"What's wrong? Is your head hurting again?" Archer's voice was tight with panic. He shot a freezing glare at Madeline. "Mrs. Caldwell, step back immediately."

Virginia shook her head, forcing down the suffocating ache in her chest. Pale-faced, she stared directly at Madeline.

"Virginia, I truly know I was wrong." The older woman sobbed uncontrollably. "For the eighteen months you were missing, I deeply regretted it every single day. I know everything now... Please, can you forgive me?"

Virginia looked at her. Though her voice wavered slightly, there was not a single ripple of emotion on her face.

"I'm sorry, but I have no idea who you are."

Madeline went completely rigid, her eyes widening in disbelief. The tears hung on her face, threatening to fall, making her look almost absurdly pathetic.