Ch 82 Madeline POV □□□□ I get ready as Xander and I are going to pick Stevie. We are taking her out on a drive. Howie was okay with that… He doesn't hate our relationship now Maybe he still dislikes it I don't say that the things are perfect that we are one happy family, but things are real. My family isn't a fan of Xander. Xander isn't a fan of them either But Stevie enjoys spending time with him. They are like two friends. And we do these getaways when Howie leaves for a business trip. Nancy accompanies him these days, if Stevie is staying with us. I joined back at the office. I could have found a job else where or as per Xander Harrington “you don't need to work” But I don't listen to him So, I just wanted to actually give a fresh chance to Howard, that's why I

