When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1832 I Thought You Loved My Son

Madeline couldn't believe it.

In her understanding, Darren was rather indifferent toward her. He wasn't particularly fond of her, but it also couldn't be said that he disliked her.

Especially at the beginning, Darren barely whispered any sweet nothings to her. He didn't confess his feelings, let alone showered her with gifts or tokens of affection like others did when they were in love.

As such, Madeline was skeptical of what Monica said, which the latter could tell.

Monica sighed and explained, "Maddie, there's no reason for me to lie about something like this. Just think about it, your family went bankrupt, and your parents passed away. Technically, my family could have easily called off the engagement. Or rather, we could have backed out of it."

Madeline tightened her hand.noveldrama

Monica continued, "If we proceeded this way, though it would be a blow to our reputation, it would be more beneficial for the Faust family. However, Darren wouldn't allow it. He was adamant about marrying you. Your father and I really couldn't control him, so we had no choice but to let him marry you. However, during that period, he was truly under immense pressure, even resorting to prolonged kneeling."

Madeline had never imagined that Darren would actually kneel to marry her.

She lowered her gaze, unable to lift it for a long time. "I..."

Monica held her hand. "To be honest, up until now, I've not been entirely satisfied with you as my daughter-in-law. However, my son is very fond of you. As his mother, I must love what he loves."

Even though Monica's hand was clearly cold, Madeline felt it was scorching.

She was somewhat unable to bear the words said by Monica. "Why didn't you mention these matters to me before?"

"It's because thought you loved my son too!" Monica became serious. "However, never expected that your love for him was only superficial. The love you once had for him was only seven or eight out of ten yet you acted as if it was a full ten. As for my son, even if his love for you was a full ten, he only ever showed four or five. Like his father, he'd always been a man of few words, unsure of how to express his emotions, but that wasn't a reason for him to be hurt, was it?"

Monica somehow came to understand the relationship between Madeline and Darren.

She knew her son well. Like his father, Darren was a devoted individual who wouldn't do anything outrageous.

Madeline listened to Monica's

reprimand, utterly at a loss for a

rebuttal. If everything Mom said is indeed true, then I really did

misinterpret Darren's good

intentions.

Seeing Madeline remain silent, Monica tightened her grip on Madeline's hand. "Don't blame me for being so intense with my words. You're a mother too. You wouldn't be able to turn a blind eye to everything your child goes through, would you? From what I see, you're always so cold to Darren. Isn't that what you young people call 'cold violence'?"

Upon hearing those words, Madeline lifted her gaze to meet Monica's, a peculiar look flickering in her eyes. "I didn't intend for it to be this way."

Monica sighed deeply. "But you did hurt him. Consider this as my plea to you, either be with him wholeheartedly or put an end to his hopes, all right?"

Monica would have preferred if her son was hurt by Madeline all at once and then slowly healed rather than enduring long-term pain.

Madeline didn't remain silent anymore. She nodded heavily. "I've made up my mind. I will start over with him again."

The weight on Monica's heart finally lifted at that moment.

A smile graced her face as she said, "Thank you."

As a mother, Madeline could empathize with Monica's actions for her son.