บททั้งหมดของ Left by My Fiancé, Loved by His Uncle: บทที่ 61 - บทที่ 70

Ethan stepped nearer, his eyes brimming with hostility. As he lifted a hand to reach Madeline she immediately swatted it aside. Madeline spoke louder, her instinct preventing her from backing down. "Stay away from me!" she yelled. "If you believe intimidation will quiet me, you're mistaken. I possess the proof. I refuse to be scared.” Her legs shook. Her eyes burned fiercely. Ethan gazed at her with a stare. Madeline realized she had just triggered the peril she dreaded most. A faint smile appeared on Ethan’s lips sending shivers down her spine. At that instant Madeline raised one of the printouts locking eyes with Ethan with resolve. "If you try to touch me," she whispered. With unwavering confidence "I will immediately turn all of this over to the authorities. No further bargaining.” Madeline remained firm, a spark burning in her gaze as Ethan’s face gradually lost its compo

Ethan scanned the room briefly before locking his eyes on Madeline filled with hatred."You’ll rue this Madeline. Do you believe Nathaniel can safeguard you? You have no clue who you’re actually facing."Nathaniel’s gaze became piercing. "You were, among those who betrayed my family, Ethan. Now you must confront the repercussions.”Ethan attempted to struggle while the officers secured his cuffs. It was futile. They pulled him from the room his objections diminishing along the extended corridor.Quietness ultimately returned after the footsteps and Ethan’s yelling faded away. An officer closed the door firmly cutting off the sounds beyond and leaving Madeline’s irregular breathing the light aroma of scorched paper and the lingering tension that thrummed in the atmosphere.Nathaniel stayed upright before Madeline, his torso inclined slightly in her direction as though still prepared to shield her from a danger that had already passed. His shoulders moved rapidly up and down—not due, to

Seated in the front the driver pressed the accelerator firmly. “Sir we are, at the destination—” Nathaniel gripped Madeline firmly fear breaking through his voice. "Hang on, baby. Five minutes. Five more minutes…” Madeline attempted to reply. Merely a slight breath slipped from her mouth. One quick intake of air. Followed by a tremble. Nathaniel bent forward softly resting his forehead against hers. “I’m here now. Stay put. Are you listening to me?” Madeline shifted feebly her fingers reaching out to find Nathaniel’s hand attempting to grasp it. The vehicle veered abruptly the hospitals neon signs growing more distinct, with each passing moment. The driver gently pressed the brakes while steering into the emergency lane—. On Nathaniel’s lap Madeline&rs

Her voice grew warm more within her chest. Nathaniel’s manner of saying it—neither theatrical nor over the top, sincere and calm—stirred something in Madeline that made her want to weep again though this time it was not, from fear but from a love that had been hidden and unheard for so long. Nathaniel carefully assisted her in reclining against the pillow arranging the blanket to ensure she was, at ease. His actions carried a tender sorrow as though he were handling something valuable. Madeline stared at him not blinking. "Nathaniel… you don't need to keep doing this all night. I can—” “NO " Nathaniel interrupted swiftly. Without any anger. It came across more, as fear manifesting in a word. Madeline became quiet. Nathaniel sank down drawing the chair nearer to the bed. "You can’t imagine how it felt to see you with blood streaming

Madeline grew quiet. Her face. Her heart raced despite her body remaining frail. “I…" Her tone faltered. "I love you.” The room was engulfed in silence. Even the rain outside appeared to pause and pay attention. Nathaniel then inhaled deeply and bowed his head. Gently kissed the back of Madeline’s hand deliberate and unhurried like sealing a vow. “I have cherished you well before I ever found the courage to confess it," he eventually said, his voice breaking with feelings he had suppressed for way long. ". Tonight… when I nearly lost you… I understood that I cannot exist without you.” Madeline pressed her shaking hand against her mouth stunned to hear those words, from Nathaniel the man who consistently concealed his feelings thoroughly. Nathaniel. For the first time he rested his head on Madeline’s lap