LOGINMadison's POV“It's not funny, Cedric.” I said with a shake of my head, a small scoff leaving my lips. “What are you saying?”When he didn't say a word, a tear rolled down my cheek, but I quickly wiped it off.“How? What happened? Why did they die? Old age? That can't be it.” I said, forcing myself to be strong and I watched as his jaw clenched.“There's so much I can't tell you yet, Maddie.” He whispered and I froze. “But their death wasn't an accident.”Every bone in my body went rigid as I slapped my hand over my mouth in horror.That meant someone was responsible for their deaths. But who?“That's impossible. Who would try to kill Mom and Dad? I can't believe it…” Tears rolled down my cheeks in torrents as I shook my head in disbelief and he pulled me into his arms, holding me without hesitation.“I'm sorry I didn't tell you all this while. I didn't know how you'd take the news.” He said softly as I broke down once again in his arms, crying until I couldn't cry anymore.When I fin
Klaus's POVThe silence stretched out for a moment as Madison stared at me without blinking, nothing like the meek woman I used to know.The woman I had married? She never talked back. She was the most obedient wife anyone could have, doing everything to make sure I loved her the way she loved me.But this Madison? She was like a breath of fresh air, like gasoline pouring over the fire in my heart and I honestly didn’t know if I should be in awe or terrified.“A-actually—” I paused, my eyes widening when I realized I just stuttered in response.Since when did the tables turn so quickly? Why was I suddenly like this because of her?“Yeah?” She probed, obviously unfazed by my hesitation and I had to swallow hard to compose myself.“The documents are with the family lawyer for safekeeping.” I blurted out and her brows raised in confusion. “My family lawyer, to be exact. But hear me out. I only held onto them when you were in a coma.”She had opened her mouth to argue when I said they were
Madison's POV“It's not funny, Cedric.” I said with a shake of my head, a small scoff leaving my lips. “What are you saying?”When he didn't say a word, a tear rolled down my cheek, but I quickly wiped it off.“How? What happened? Why did they die? Old age? That can't be it.” I said, forcing myself to be strong and I watched as his jaw clenched.“There's so much I can't tell you yet, Maddie.” He whispered and I froze. “But their death wasn't an accident.”Every bone in my body went rigid as I slapped my hand over my mouth in horror.That meant someone was responsible for their deaths. But who?“That's impossible. Who would try to kill Mom and Dad? I can't believe it…” Tears rolled down my cheeks in torrents as I shook my head in disbelief and he pulled me into his arms, holding me without hesitation.“I'm sorry I didn't tell you all this while. I didn't know how you'd take the news.” He said softly as I broke down once again in his arms, crying until I couldn't cry anymore.When I fina
Madison's POVI barely slept after that message. My mind kept reeling and going back to that message I had gotten.I tried sending a message back to the sender but I found out that I couldn't because the number was private.I spent all night staring at the image helplessly and reading the caption over and over until it was burned into my memory.Whoever that person was was trying to remind me of my past. But why?It was already morning and I finally decided to put my phone away without deleting the message. I also decided not to tell anyone else because no one would actually tell me the truth, that much I knew.I would keep this a secret until I found out the truth myself. Even if it weighed heavily on my chest.Klaus finally stirred, his eyes fluttering open as his gaze settled on me. He looked surprised to see that I was still sitting by his side as he sat up and I had to help him.“You really stayed through the night?” He asked softly, not looking as pale as he was yesterday and I
Madison's POV“Just stay with me… one night is all I ask. I'll be a good husband to you.”His eyes slowly closed as soon as he said those words and I suddenly glanced towards to see Cedric standing there, his eyes fixed on me.He must have heard what Klaus said.But even as he gave me a small smile, I didn't know what was going on in his mind. I couldn't read his expression.I didn't know if he was hurt or if he understood. Or if he felt both.He walked over to my side, my bag still in his hands and then glanced at Klaus' pale face.“I…” My voice trailed off because I didn't know how he would feel about my next words. “I'll have to stay for this night. Just tonight.”“Okay.” He replied softly and I froze, wondering if I heard him wrong.“I think he's sick because of me and I feel guilty towards him that's why I want to stay.” I explained almost immediately but then he nodded again, like he didn't care.“I know. And that's fine.” He said softly but I only stared at him in disbelief.I
Madison's POVDexter kissed me softly, his arms wrapped around my waist with my hands pressed against his chest.I didn't know if I wanted to pull away or kiss him even deeper. I didn't know what I wanted.And then he finally pulled away, leaving me breathless as he connected our foreheads, making me swallow hard.“Stay safe out there, alright?” He said softly and I could only nod absentmindedly, feeling as though I was in a daze.With that, he left, and I placed my finger on my lips, reminiscing about the feeling of his lips on mine.The door opened once again and I immediately got myself together as Cedric's face came into view and then I picked up my bag.“What did he say? Are you good to go?” He asked as he took the bag from me and I nodded with a tight-lipped smile.“Yeah, but the higher doctors want me to show up every day for a check-up, just to make sure I don't relapse into a coma again.” I explained and his gaze went dark for a moment before disappearing as soon as it came.







