Divorced and Pregnant My New Life with a Billionaire Drives My Ex Crazy novel Chapter 817

Madison stiffened, a tremor running through her body at his words. Thinking back to the warm, loving way Grandma Julia and Nicole had treated her just moments ago, an agonizing knot twisted in her chest. If they knew the truth, they would absolutely despise her, wouldn't they? After all, her actions had caused Tatum to fall severely ill...

Tatum continued smoothly. "Maddy, I don't want to threaten you. But you cut me too deep. You have no idea... if I don't marry you, I'll never lay this obsession to rest. So, be good. Marry me like a good girl."

Tears welled up in Madison's eyes as she shoved him away with all her might. "But you should marry for love, not because of threats. Even if you chain me to you, you can't turn back the clock eight years. I'm begging you, please, just let me go. Okay?"

A profound sense of dread washed over her. She couldn't bear the thought of his family hating her. Even though she had only been at the estate for a few hours, the atmosphere was so incredibly comforting. She loved it. It was the warmth and care of a real family, something she had never truly experienced. But she knew she had no right to claim it, because she had undeniably inflicted deep pain upon Tatum.

Tatum raised his hand, his fingertips trailing gently down Madison's soft cheek. Her eyes looked so remarkably pitiful, shimmering with unshed tears, as if she might shatter at the slightest touch. He paused at the reddened corner of her eye, his thumb brushing away a tear that was just about to fall. His touch was so tender that even he found it surprising. Yet, when he spoke, his tone was icy enough to make her shiver.

"Let you go? Maddy, who ever let me go?" His grip tightened slightly, firmly lifting her chin again to force her to meet his gaze. A storm of emotions Madison couldn't decipher raged within his dark eyes. There was resentment, agony, and a profound, unyielding obsession. Beneath it all lurked something darker, something intense enough to burn her, a complex emotion suppressed for far too long, ready to pounce like a wild beast.

As her heart pounded in fear, she heard him say, "Besides, who says our marriage will be without love?"

Madison trembled, her lips quivering as she tried to argue. "You hate me. This is for revenge, not love..."

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