When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

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.”

Madeline closed her eyes, holding him tightly.

Darren held himself back, careful not to embrace her too tightly.

The two were locked in an embrace for a long time, only interrupted when the nanny returned

Amelia, breaking the silen

apologies. We will leave right away."

Madeline couldn't help but smile. "It's all good."

She emerged from Darren's embrace, walked over to the nanny, and took Amelia from her. Gently, she planted a kiss on Amelia's little cheek.

Amelia seemed to sense the improvement in her parents' relationship, and she

beamed with joy. Then, she asked Darren for a hug.

Darren simply pulled both of them into his embrace.

Amelia became even happier, her laughter filling the room, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Cecilia had been delegating her work to her subordinates, opting instead to convalesce in the same ward with Queenie.

During her working hours, Yuliana went to the company. Over the weekend, unable to suppress her inner frustration, she sought out Cassandra.

When Cassandra saw her approaching, her eyes were filled with disdain. "Yuliana, what are you doing here again?"

Yuliana was stung by the contempt she saw in Cassandra's eyes.noveldrama

Before Cassandra could react, Yuliana slapped her.

A sudden, searing pain spread across Cassandra's face. She looked at Yuliana, disbelief etched in her eyes. "Yuliana, what are you doing? How dare you hit me!"

"So what if I hit you?" Yuliana retorted.

Cassandra was quick to retaliate.

At that moment, the driver, who also served as Yuliana's bodyguard, swiftly

grabbed Cassandra's wrist.

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Yuliana raised her hand, delivering yet another slap across the other side of Cassandra's face. "I'll slap both sides of your face to give you some symmetry." fo