When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1833

Chapter 1833 No More Secrets
The two of them headed back together.

Darren and his father were sitting in the living room, sipping coffee. When they saw Madeline and Monica return, they instinctively stood up.

Seeing how her son appear to be worried that she might've bullied Madeline, Monica couldn't help but shake her head, calling out to her husband, “Richard, let's go. We should head back now. We shouldn't disturb them.”

Upon hearing that, Richard stood up, beaming. “All right.”

As he left, he gave Darren's shoulder a friendly pat. “Get along well with Maddie. Avoid any arguments.”

That kind of talk was no different from the usual advice parents give to their children.

After Roland and Monica had left, only Darren and Madeline remained in the living room. He quickly walked toward her.

“Did Mom say anything out of line?” he asked, filled with worry.

At that moment, Madeline was acutely aware of his attention on her. She looked up at the man she had been married to for many years and slowly shook her head. “Mom was just discussing the family wealth with me.”

After speaking, she somewhat stiffly raised her hands. “Do you want to hug me?”

Apart from the time when they were engaged, the two of them hadn't embraced each other again.

Without a hint of hesitation, Darren embraced her tightly.

Madeline placed her hand on his back, saying softly, “Darren...”

“Mhm,” Darren responded, his voice notably soft and magnetic.

“From now on, let's be open with each other,” Madeline suggested again. “If there's anything, let's just say it. No more secrets between us.”

Darren didn't understand why her change of heart had come so abruptly, but he was immensely grateful that she had finally decided to give him a chance.

Without any hesitation, he agreed. “All right.”