“Hmm?” Madeline turned to look at him. “You’re having trouble sleeping again? You shouldn’t be. I gave you those pills. If you take them every day like I said, you shouldn’t be lying awake all night.”
Julian let out a sigh. “It’s not about that. It’s knowing my wife is just in the next room, but I can’t even hold you or kiss you. Who could sleep under those conditions?”
Madeline gave him a little smile. “Let’s stop right there. Ex-wife, thank you very much.”
“We’ll get back together eventually,” Julian said, trailing behind her, his tone easy and sure.
Madeline pressed her lips together and didn’t bother arguing. The house staff had already set out a beautiful breakfast. Christian was nowhere to be seen, but Matthew and his family were already at the table.
They were still upset after Julian had basically kicked them out to the guest wing last night. Apparently, they’d even gone to Christian to complain, but he hadn’t taken their side. That just made them even more annoyed.
After breakfast, the two kids were sent off to school. Julian and Madeline both went their separate ways to work.
Julian tried to offer her a ride, but Madeline turned him down.
She had just arrived in front of her office building when several cars suddenly cut her off and blocked her way.
Madeline felt her forehead twitch as she took in the scene, totally thrown off.
Two middle-aged men climbed out of the cars and walked up to her. One of them looked her over and asked, “Madeline Monroe?”
Madeline stayed cautious, nodding. “That’s me. Who are you?”
The older man, who looked especially stern, spoke first. “I might be your uncle.”
The other man jumped in, “And I might be your uncle too.”
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