The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 850

At the dinner table, Madelyn was feeding Dalton some chicken puree. When Dalton tried to grab the spoon, Zach reacted faster, holding Dalton's hand back. "Stop squirming and eat."

Dalton let out a protesting whimper at Zach and suddenly dunked his hand into the bowl. Madelyn steadied the bowl immediately.

"Acting up, are we?" Zach's tone was stern.

Madelyn wiped Dalton's hands with some napkins. "He's just a kid. Why're you being so hard on him? He doesn't understand."

"Maybe the maid should feed him."

Madelyn had wished Zach could be more understanding toward Dalton. Watching Dalton, with his bottom lip quivering and tears forming in his closed eyes, was heart-wrenching for her. The emotion she felt was all too familiar; she could not bear to see Dalton cry. Without finishing her meal, Madelyn took Dalton into her arms and moved to the couch. As she did, Margaret approached with a bottle of baby formula, saying, "Ms. Jent, giving Dal this might soothe him."

"Thanks for all your help recently. If you ever need a day off, just let me know."

Margaret waved her hand dismissively. "I'm not tired. I just cook and look after Dal. It's more relaxed here than at my own home." When Dalton got hurt under her watch, she had been too afraid to face Madelyn. However, realizing that Madelyn did not blame her brought relief.

Zach sat down next to Madelyn with a bowl of oatmeal. When she looked up from Dalton, he offered her a spoonful. "Finish the oatmeal first. The baby can wait a moment."

Madelyn said, "I've had enough."

"Just a few more bites?"