Female Novel
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Chapter 971novelbin
Dalton tugged on Madelyn’s sleeve, drawing her attention to him. He had finished his milk and waswaving the bottle, indicating he wanted more. Madelyn glanced emotionlessly at Margaret.
Margaret noticed Madelyn’s glance and quickly came over to take Dalton. However, Zach spoke up, “I’lltake him.”
Margaret hesitated briefly before handing Dalton over to Zach. The usually restless Dalton sat quietlyon Zach’s lap, content with some snacks given by Margaret to nibble on.
“Let’s eat,” Zach announced, cradling Dalton in one arm while serving fish onto Madelyn’s plate with hisother hand.
Zach did not force Madelyn to accept the gift she was reluctant to take. Instead, he pushed it towardher and said, “You can open it later and take a look. Consider it my wedding gift to you.
Madelyn did not acknowledge the gesture, maintaining her silence throughout the meal. After theyfinished, the photographer for the family portrait arrived. At that moment, Madelyn’s face waspreoccupied with red spots.
“Why does it have to be today? Can’t we reschedule?” Madelyn asked.
Zach removed Madelyn’s hand from her face and said, “Nowadays, we have technology to removethose red spots from your face. It’ll only take a few minutes. After the photoshoot, we can go get yourmedicine.”
Madelyn kept her distance from Zach and said, “Let’s just get it over with. I’m feeling dizzy.”
The photographer had already set up the backdrop. After the makeup artist gave her a brief touch-up,Madelyn sat, ready for the photo shoot. The photographer, sensing the tense atmosphere, hurried theprocess.
Only a few photos were taken before it was over. The photographer handed the finished product toMadelyn and said, “Mrs. Jardin, What do you think of them?”
However, Madelyn hardly glanced at it. She suddenly felt nauseous and rushed to the bathroom tovomit.
Zach followed Madelyn to the bathroom on the first floor. He opened the door and found her crouchedbeside the toilet, violently throwing up the soup she had just consumed. Zach looked on with concern.He helped lift her long hair and gently rubbed her back. He asked, “If you’re feeling unwell, why forceyourself and keep quiet about it?”
but you didn’t care.”
Madelyn breathed heavily and replied tearfully, “I told you,
Zach’s touch on Madelyn’s back stiffened. He flushed the toilet and helped her stand. Madelyn, feelingweak, pushed him away and said, “Since the photoshoot is over, I’m going to rest now.
Madelyn stumbled out of the bathroom, supported by Margaret. Just then, the makeup artist, with asmile on her face, congratulated Madelyn, “Congratulations, Mrs. Jardin!”
Confused, Madelyn asked, “What for?”
Margaret quickly signaled to the makeup artist to be quiet. The makeup artist noticed Margaret’s signaland covered up, “I heard today is your wedding day. So, I came to
congratulate you.”
“There’s nothing to congratulate,” Madelyn responded before heading to her room, visibly unwell.
Margaret sighed in relief, glad that the makeup artist did not mention the word “pregnant.” If Zach hadheard, the consequences could have been dire.
Madelyn felt unwell, her stomach churning painfully. Margaret covered Madelyn with a blanket andsaid, “I’ll get you some soup.”
“No, bring me some grilled food,” Madelyn requested weakly.
“Grilled food? You can’t eat that now; it’s too greasy! Mr. Jardin would be furious if he found out.”
Madelyn looked like a fragile beauty who would easily be swept away by the wind. She had a feelingthat the year was going to be anything but peaceful.