Chapter 333 The Seven-Year Itch, Madelyn, Do You Still Love Me (1)
Eloise cried sorrowfully and sought solace in Benjamin's arms.
Madelyn understood what was happening and gently stroked Eloise's hair before exchanging a glance with Benjamin.
She walked over to Alexander's side and smiled politely at the uniformed personnel, expressing her gratitude. Alexander also sensed the situation and dismissed them.
Finally, the house regained some semblance of calmness, except for Eloise's suppressed weeping. Emerson was at a loss, so Madelyn went over and embraced him, speaking softly, "Mommy isn't feeling well. How about Auntie spends time with you and plays?"
Emerson lowered his head and said, "Daddy said to call you sister."
Madelyn: ...
She glanced at Benjamin.
Benjamin picked up Emerson and gently said to Madelyn, "I'll take Emerson to the office, you stay with Eloise. It'll be easier for you ladies to talk."
Madelyn nodded.
She personally prepared some toys and snacks for Emerson, kissed him, and then closed the car door.
Back at the mansion, Alexander sat on the couch smoking. He tapped the seat next to him, gesturing for Madelyn to come over, and said, "Your mother went to keep her company first, Maddie, come talk to Daddy."
Madelyn approached and took a seat.
Alexander cared for her deeply, and there was no awkwardness in their conversation. He spoke softly, "Eloise being with your uncle, I actually approve of it. However, it seems Kenneth is in a difficult position."
He spoke, and Madelyn listened quietly.
After a long while, he whispered again, "If Kenneth can't make her happy, no one else can."
After saying that, he walked away.
Madelyn sat alone there, drinking the coffee poured by the maid. It took her a long time to understand what Alexander meant, and she smiled lightly.
Indeed, Alexander was a good father, very open-minded.
She went upstairs to check on Eloise.
After spending the entire morning talking with Eloise, she finally fell asleep. Madelyn gently covered her with a blanket.
When she went downstairs, her heart swelled like water. Over the past year, she couldn't forget the scene of Eloise standing in line with Emerson to buy milk tea, waiting for a long time but only willing to buy one cup.
She called Kenneth.
Kenneth's voice sounded exhausted but gentle, "How is she?"
"She's okay, just a bit sad."
After contemplating for a while, Madelyn finally asked the question she wanted to ask, "Uncle, is the news in the newspaper true? Are you really engaged to Miss Lan?"
Kenneth fell silent for a moment and said softly, "Help me take care of her for another six months."
Just half a year...
Madelyn understood that it involved confidential matters, so she didn't ask further questions and instead chatted about Emerson. He should have started preschool at this age, but Kenneth vehemently opposed it, insisting on letting him play at home for another year.
In the afternoon at four o'clock, Madelyn picked up Everest and brought her home. Benjamin had returned early and brought Emerson back as well. The two children climbed onto the Morning Dew piano and played, and he didn't mind.
After spending some time with them, Benjamin called for a servant, "Where's Madelyn?"
The servant smiled lightly, "Madelyn is preparing dinner for Miss and Young Master Emerson!"
Benjamin's heart warmed.
Instead of immediately going to the kitchen, he first went to see Francis and then took a shower and changed into casual clothes.
He walked into the kitchen, and the two servants tactfully exited. Benjamin approached Madelyn from behind, gently embracing her and mischievously kissing the nape of her neck, "Do you miss me?"
Madelyn was arranging the dishes and said it was itchy and asked him not to be silly.
"Yours is being made by the servants."
Benjamin's eyes deepened as he gazed at his wife.
Madelyn was a perfect wife; she had harmonious relationships with his parents and younger sister and took good care of the children, including maintaining her own figure and skin as before. When they had intimate moments as a couple, he never found it boring.
However, he still felt dissatisfied.
Benjamin didn't know if it was the seven-year itch between them or if it was because he hadn't regained his memories and Madelyn couldn't find the feelings they once had.
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