Waking up with my nemesis baby novel Chapter 269

Madeleine felt she had nowhere to hide under his gaze, that old bit of jealousy and her youthful feelings brought to the surface.

Embarrassed, she buried her face in the crook of his neck, her

voice coming out muffled:

“…E–even if a little bit… was because you were talking to her…

just a little bit!”

(Which side couple should we see first? I’m taking suggestions

on this.)

Already thin–skinned, Madeleine felt her ears burning hot.

Seriously, wasn’t she supposed to be the one questioning

Roderick?

How did she end up being the one getting played?

“You went to see Leona. What did you two talk about?”

“She and I made a three–month agreement.”

Roderick frowned. “What three–month agreement?”

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Madeleine recounted their conversation, and Roderick’s frown

deepened after hearing it.

“What’s wrong? You don’t think it’s a good idea?”

Madeleine sat up and looked at Roderick strangely. He always

supported all her decisions, but this time he didn’t voice his

opinion right away.

“It’s not that it’s a bad idea.”

Roderick sighed softly and stroked Madeleine’s hair. “I’m just

worried about you. You’re already overwhelmed with starting

your business, and now you have to train too. What if your body

can’t take it?”

Madeleine was silent for a moment.

“It is a bit of an overload, but Ricki, I could see the unwillingness

in Leona’s eyes. She felt that way for me. You should know,

giving up ballet these past few years… was a huge blow to me.”

Roderick nodded.

For the Madeleine of the past, ballet was an indispensable part

of her life.

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If there was a chance to get it back, it would indeed be a good

thing.

“It’s only for three months. I believe I can handle it, and I’ve

already figured it out.”

Madeleine narrowed her eyes, stroking her chin. “I’m going to

have ambitions for my father’s success!”

What Madeleine meant by having ambitions for her father’s

success was calling back Harold, who was idly playing poker.

“Sweetheart, you’ve organized this information so thoroughly.

There’s nothing left for your dad to do, is there?”

Harold flipped through the pile of documents Madeleine

brought over, unable to help but be amazed.

Was this still the pampered daughter he had raised? When did

she become so capable?

“The paperwork is all done, but I’m having some trouble with the

factory side of things.”

Madeleine scratched her head sheepishly. “Dad, I might need

you to come out of retirement and keep an eye on the factory.”

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As soon as she said that, Clarissa, who was standing by, was all

for it.

“We really need to find something for your dad to do. He’s been

so addicted to playing poker these past two days that his neck.

problems are acting up. Ugh, I can’t even be bothered to talk

about him.”

“Look at you, look at you, saying these things in front of our

daughter. Don’t embarrass me.”

“You still care about being embarrassed? You’re in your fifties

and still so addicted to cards. You should hurry up and help our

daughter more while you still can.”

“Alright, alright, I’ll listen to you, dear.”

The couple went back and forth, and when they turned their

heads, they found Madeleine’s eyes brimming with tears.

Harold panicked, scrambling to get a tissue to wipe his

daughter’s tears.

“Maddie, what’s wrong? Why are you crying? Dad didn’t say he

wouldn’t help.”

Madeleine sniffled and wiped her tears. “It’s nothing, Dad. I

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just… I just feel really bad. If it weren’t for all this messy

business, you should be enjoying a peaceful retirement right.

now, just like Roderick’s father.”

“Silly child, there’s no need to feel bad among family.”

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