Ch 54
Madeline POV
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I clutch my eyes close, as I hear the footsteps approach in the background
I make sure my eyes are dry as I wipe them off, and I pull the blanket over my body.
Pretending to be asleep.
My breathing hitches as the lights in the room goes on, and I try hard not to move.
But I can feel myself shift, my stomach burning
“Madeline.
I'm home”
His voice sounds strained…
And the word, home, makes my eyes fill.
But I don't dare to move.
“Come on.
I'm sure you have too many things to ask.
And I am confident you aren't sleeping.
So get the f**k up”
His authoritative voice sends chills inside me.
He knows it, he knows that there are things he should answer me.
And this time, I move…
Slowly lifting my eyes open.
I can feel them heavy, my eyes feel blu
