Dylan just came from the lake with Madison and her family. The sound of Madison's smiles and laughter as she conversed with her family was music to Dylan's ears. While the family went inside the house, he stayed at the shop to get some air.Shades of blue illuminated the clouds in the sky by now. Dylan smiled as he remembered the pure smile on Madison's lips as she waded around the edge of the lake earlier. He was happy because she let him see and experience the life she grew up in. It was undeniable that it was challenging at first. But he learned to become comfortable with it as time passed.Suddenly, Ruth sat in the wooden chair opposite Dylan, plastering a warm smile in front of him. "I couldn't thank you enough, Mr. Carter. If it weren't for you, Madison wouldn't be able to study again and pursue her dream.""Don't mention it, Aunt Ruth," Dylan replied and promised, "I am serious with your daughter, and I'll do everything for her."Ruth nodded. "Madison was still young when she s

Madison felt so happy on her way back to the mansion. She learned how to commute after realizing that Dylan was already busy at work and couldn't pick her up all the time as it would take too much of his time. Yet, Dylan was unaware that she had yet to return to Norville because something came up at the last minute. Madison now couldn't contain her joy and relief as she embraced the envelope containing the results of the acceleration test for which she had diligently studied for six months, thinking that finally, she had passed the exam and could continue her studies at the universities and even had a chance to graduate. While grinning from ear to ear, Madison walked to the bus station and looked at her wristwatch to see what time it was. Earlier, she had waited long to get the result since others like her had anticipated it.'I can't wait to tell this good news to Mr. Carter as well as Mom and my sisters,' Madison inwardly thought before getting into the bus.Her smile widened, eve

As Madison opened her eyes, she was in a lot of discomfort. Her eyes were puffy, and her head was throbbing uncontrollably. When she found out from Dexter that the liquid she drank the previous night contained alcohol, the astringency of the beverage made perfect sense to her. She pushed herself up to the point where she could sit with her back against the headboard. As soon as she was able to think straight again, she had the epiphany that she couldn't thank Dexter enough for coming to get her without question. But, just thinking about what took place the night before caused her shoulders to shake, and she found herself crying."Why does it hurt so much to be loved? I just wish I hadn't figured out how to love, "Madison spoke in a mutter. She wiped the tears that were falling down her cheeks and then sobbed as the tears continued to fall freely.Suddenly, the door opened, and there stood Dexter in front of it. Madison's vision was fuzzy as she gazed at him as he ran alongside of her.

Madison was unable to move from where she was standing because Dylan was holding her captive in his arms. She could only watch as Dexter turned his back on them. While she was still crying, she had no intention of releasing her hold on Dexter at first, even though tears were streaming down her face. She was taken aback when Dexter abruptly grabbed her hand and tightened his grip on it.After that, Madison was caught off guard when Dexter made such a statement to her. Before, he did reveal his affections to her, but she informed him in all honesty that she could only treat him as her friend, and nothing more than that. Despite this, he did not abandon her and was there for her when she required the support of a friend who could listen to her anguish. Whenever Madison saw Dexter walk away, she would start crying and just stare blankly in his direction.She wanted to confront Dylan, but she didn't want him to see the snot and tears that were running down her face. Dylan didn't appear to

Madison was a big reason why Dylan was considering permanently calling his flat home. The predetermined union would take place rather quickly. Dylan had a desire to be with the woman he had chosen to be his future wife as he was working on a strategy to put an end to it. If his mother had not phoned, it is unlikely that he would have gone back to the mansion.Madison was sound asleep in bed when Dylan gently woke her up and whispered, "I'll be gone for a bit, baby." "Stay here till I get back. I love you." While he thought she was asleep, he jotted a note down and placed it on the table next to her bed. Also, there was food for her to consume while he was gone stocked in the refrigerator.Dylan's eyes lingered on the naive and peaceful expression on Madison's face as she slept. Before he left the apartment, his lips and fingertips caressed her cheeks, and his fingers lightly stroked her hair.The phone continued to ring while he was walking to the garage."Are you still there?" After