Filed to story: Mr Williams Madame Is Dying Novel Free Online (Madison & Hunter)
Jeff didn’t know what had happened. His memories stopped a few years ago.
“Madison, do you have so little faith in me? If I wanted a baby, I would’ve married her and asked for your permission. I’d only have a baby with her if all the conditions were right. I’d never take having a baby so lightly.”
If Jeff hadn’t told her, Madison would have held onto the misunderstanding forever. She thought the unformed baby in Jodie’s womb was a Evans.
“I thought she liked you. Why would she have someone else’s baby, then?”
Sighing, Jeff said, “This is why I say young people are too emotional. She was resentful when she left me. So, she went to a bar, got drunk, and did it with someone. Later, I found her and told her how I felt. We found out about the pregnancy shortly after we got together.”
“What did you think about that?” Madison asked while looking at Jeff.
“I won’t deny the happiness she made me feel. I felt relaxed when I was with her, but I couldn’t accept the baby. I would already have to deal with the criticism of being with a woman much younger than me. I wouldn’t be able to take it if she brought a baby with an unknown father with her.
“I’m a philanthropist, but I don’t like trouble.”
Jeff’s gaze became intense as he exuded an air of indifference befitting a successful man.
“You’re my only daughter. I wasn’t planning to have another child yet, which was why my relationship with her had been purely platonic. That was also why I couldn’t accept her having another man’s child.
“I was already past the age when I would do anything for love. I wasn’t as emotional when I was with her. Maybe I sound a little cold-hearted to you right now.”
Madison shook her head. “Not really. I understand how you felt. Life isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. The responsibilities and hardships of the day-to-day routine are what matters.”
“My daughter has finally matured! That’s right! I gave her some money as compensation for her companionship. She didn’t want that. She was determined to get an abortion and start anew with me.
“Everyone makes mistakes, but I shouldn’t be the one to pay for her mistake. I don’t blame her. I just wish I hadn’t been so reluctant in the beginning.”
The reality was that Jeff didn’t love Jodie enough. All the love he had was reserved for Chloe. Jodie’s appearance only served to stir up his uneventful life a little.
If it had been Chloe instead, Madison was sure Jeff would have dropped everything and rushed to her side.
“Then what happened?”
“A tragedy struck. She was like a completely different person after she got pregnant. At first, I felt bad for her and wanted to help her get her emotions in check. But she’d throw tantrums every time. She even tried to drug me.”
“Drug you?” Madison was taken aback.
“That’s right. She tried the most extreme measures just to stay by my side. Luckily, I was careful. There were cameras set up in her room. She wanted to record evidence of me doing it with her.
“I later discovered that her docile, bright, and studious personality was a facade. She had tried her best to get out of an impoverished village. It didn’t matter to her if she could find her footing in the city. It was easier to become the wife of a rich man and be set for life.”
Madison felt a chill when she heard that. “Then her feelings for you..
Jeff smiled sheepishly as he said, “It had been about the money from the start. Even if it wasn’t me, she would’ve targeted someone else. The baby in her womb was just a part of her elaborate plan. I was just a prey to her. Naturally, there’d be others as well.”
Jeff continued, “Madison, you’ve been sheltered by me from a young age. You don’t know how cruel people can be. Some people will do anything to get status and wealth. When it comes to this, gender doesn’t matter.”
“I know that now.”
“Back then, I was the one who spent the most time with her. I was the ideal target. I didn’t have any bad habits, and I was a dedicated man. She wouldn’t have to worry about other women if she married me. Most importantly, I was much older than her. She could inherit my wealth after I passed.
“She only gave up and tried pursuing another man after I explicitly turned her down. Madison, do you know who she set her sights on that night?”
Madison felt a chill down her spine. “Who was it?”
“It was Hunter.”
Madison was dumbfounded. “How could it be him?”
“Jodie was a proud woman. She was probably discontent that she wasn’t able to get together with me.
Your relationship with Hunter wasn’t public, and no one knew he was married. Naturally, there were a lot of women vying for his attention.”
Madison remembered that she used to feel worried. She knew Hunter was a sight for sore eyes and was sure many young women had their eyes on him.
Hunter used to tell her that she was the only woman he needed and that there was no one else.
It still felt surreal that Jodie’s story was somehow linked to Hunter. It made sense when Madison thought about it.
After all, Jodie’s looks resembled Leia’s. Hunter would definitely spare her a few more looks when they met, and she would overthink the attention he gave her.
“Whose baby was it?”
“I had some people look into it. She planned to drug Hunter, but he left before she met him. No one really knows who she had sex with.”
Madison was at a loss for words. She understood why Hunter came home that one night, all pent up. He kept her in bed for the whole day the next morning. It turned out that Jodie was the cause of that.
If Hunter had met Jodie that night, she would have died right then and there. He wouldn’t allow anyone to do something so demeaning with a face that resembled Leia’s.
“Then, Jodie became emotionally unstable. She’d demand an abortion without actually going through with it. The next time I heard news about her, she had drowned in the ocean.”
That information was in line with what Madison knew. “Did you meet with her before she left?”
“I met her once before she left. She threatened me over text and threw a fit when I went to meet her. She said she’d destroy my reputation if I didn’t marry her. I didn’t owe her anything. I funded her education and provided her with whatever she wanted after she graduated.
“After seeing her true colors, I was disappointed. So, I told her that I’d never meet her again. She seemed upset. She packed the things I had gifted her into a suitcase, told me to leave, and said I would regret it.
“It was a huge mess, and her words were vulgar. She stared at me coldly like a venomous snake the day I left her. I knew I made the right choice then. I dodged a bullet by not marrying her. Despite all that, I didn’t think she’d die…”
Jeff was lamenting his lost love, but his words sent chills down Madison’s spine. She felt that something was very wrong. It wasn’t just Leia. There was also the man who impregnated Jodie. She wondered what role he played in the grand scheme of things.
Jeff noticed that Madison was deep in thought and realized he had gone off-topic.
“Look at me. I was talking about you and Hunter but ended up talking about myself. Madison, don’t worry. Hunter is a good man. He won’t mess around when he’s away from home. I had him looked into when you married him. He’s always done a good job of keeping his distance from other women.”
Madison didn’t want to talk about Hunter.
“Dad, how much do you know about Jodie?”
Jeff wanted to drop the subject but saw that Madison cared about it. So, he said, “In the beginning, I thought she was a bright and obedient kid. Then, I realized I only saw the tip of the iceberg after I saw what she did. Why did you ask? Did you know her?”
Madison came back to her senses. “It’s nothing. I was just curious about your love life, Dad.”
Jeff smiled gently. “It’s all in the past. I want nothing else but to see you happy every day.”
Jeff seemed to think that Jodie’s death was an accident. He knew nothing about what Hunter did to the Evans family in response to Jodie’s death. So, Madison didn’t bring it up.
“Dad, I understand that. You don’t have to worry about me and Hunter. I’ll handle it. Like you said, couples fight, and we didn’t even fight. We just see each other less because of the nature of his job.
“It doesn’t affect much. So, you don’t have to worry. I’m smiling less because I’m not feeling well from the pregnancy.”
“Alright. I’m relieved to hear you say that. I’ll get you some dessert.”
Madison’s heart fell when she saw how cheerful Jeff had become. Some things couldn’t be kept a secret forever. What would happen when Jeff learned the truth?
Madison caught up to Jeff as he walked away to get her the dessert. “Dad, I’ll go get it myself. You should sit down and rest. Your legs have been recovering well, but you shouldn’t rush it. Stop worrying and nurse yourself back to health. Things will be better.”
“Alright. I’ll wait to become a grandpa. Do you have any idea how long I’ve been waiting for this? I’m sure you’ll give birth to adorable babies. I’m curious if they’ll look more like you or Hunter.”
Jeff’s gaze was gentle. He looked like he couldn’t wait for his grandchildren to be born. “Madison, it was my fault last time. You lost your baby because you were overworked at the hospital taking care of me. You have to get enough rest this time, okay?”
Madison opened her mouth but didn’t explain what had happened back then. “Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll make sure that the babies are birthed safely, even if it’s the last thing I do.”
From then onward, Jeff stopped worrying and focused entirely on Madison’s children. He had people prepare tools for him, and he started to make wooden carvings from expensive wood.
Jeff got busy with the project. He made things like teething sticks, little planes, wooden figurines, and a rocking horse.
“Dad, you should get some rest. Don’t tire yourself out. There’s still plenty of time before the babies are born.”
“I’m not as deft as I used to be, and I move slower too. So, I’ll just put in more time. These are my gifts to the babies as their grandfather. Babies grow up quickly, so you’ll have to prepare clothes and toys in advance. And there’s the crib too.”
Jeff said with a bright expression, “You don’t have to worry about me. I have nothing better to do anyway. Woodwork is good for passing the time.”
Madison placed a hand on her stomach. Time was passing quickly. She wondered if she should be making preparations as well.
She recalled the room she had prepared for the baby she lost. She had handpicked every single piece of clothing and toy in the room. All the joy she felt while preparing the room turned into grief when she lost the baby. Even a simple rattle toy could bring her to tears.
Jeff set down his carving knife when he saw Madison’s troubled expression. “What’s wrong, Madison? You don’t have to keep it to yourself. You can tell me anything.”
“Dad, we’re only living here temporarily. I’m thinking about where we should live after the kids are born.”
She wanted to say that she wanted nothing to do with Hunter anymore. But how could she get away from him with the kids in tow? Where could she even go?
Sighing, Jeff said, “Hunter told me he had bought the Evans residence back. Maybe we could return there?”
“I’ll think about it. There’s no rush. We still have time.”
Madison picked up the carving knife and said, “Teach me how to do it, Dad. I want to make something for the babies, too.”
“Sure. I’ll teach you.”
Mona saw this warm moment between them from afar. She took a picture of it and sent it to Hunter.
Hunter was picking out a suit at the bridal shop. He spaced out after looking at the photo Mona sent him. In the photo, Madison was holding a carving knife with her left hand and holding a small wooden block in place.
Although she only had one good hand, she was carving the wood very seriously. Hunter enlarged the photo to its maximum size. He could even see Madison’s eyelashes clearly.
He recalled the first time Madison was pregnant. Her eyes twinkled like stars, and she was always so chatty.
“Do you think it’s a boy or a girl? What kind of nursery should we prepare for the baby? Should I buy dresses or suits? I have to pick out some toys too.”
Madison would complain about how troublesome it was but would do it anyway. Even if they weren’t on the best terms then, she was still enthusiastic about the coming baby.
Eventually, Madison picked up on Hunter’s distant behavior and stopped talking to him about things. But Hunter knew about everything she did. He knew she went to the furniture store and the baby shop alone and handpicked everything.
Madison was like a mother bird building her nest. She carefully picked out everything that she thought was the best. She was looking forward to the future and the birth of her child. And yet Hunter treated her like trash. Right now, he wondered if she felt love for the babies but was simultaneously afraid for them.
Madison was like a hurt caterpillar. She desired to transform into a butterfly but was afraid of the dangers of the outside world.
Hunter ran his fingers across his phone’s screen. It was the only way he could feel close to Madison.
“Hunter, does this dress look nice on me? Hunter, what are you doing?”
Andrea called Hunter a few times before he turned to look at her. The smile on his face had already faded.
“Yeah,” Hunter replied with an indifferent tone. The gentle gaze he had a moment ago was gone.
Andrea knew how Hunter felt. But her only wish was to get married to Hunter. She couldn’t possibly ask for more.
No matter how much Hunter loved Madison, their relationship was over. Andrea knew she was the only one who could become Hunter’s wife, so she feigned ignorance.
Andrea said with a warm smile, “I brought your suit over too. You should try it out.”
Hunter pulled his legs back and replied coldly, “No need. We’ve measured the size multiple times. It must be right.”
His expression was stern like he was at work. He didn’t look like someone about to be married.
“Give it a try since we’re already here. It won’t take long,” Andrea said in a soft tone.
Hunter got up impatiently and said, “Fine, I’ll try it.”
He walked to the men’s dressing room with long strides.
He took big strides over. As he passed through the corridor, his attention was drawn to a fishtail wedding dress on display.
He froze in his tracks and turned to look at the dress. Then, he pressed his hand on the glass. Madison’s face flashed in his mind. Back then, she had said, “Hunter, you still owe me a wedding.”
The salesperson saw that Hunter wasn’t moving and quickly said, “Mr. Williams, did this dress catch your eye? It might not fit Ms. Davis. But you can have her try it. There’s still some time before the wedding. We can alter it to her size as soon as possible.”
Hunter took another good look at the dress before turning away resolutely. He owed Madison more than just a wedding or a dress. His debt to her could never be repaid.
Hunter changed into the suit Andrea picked out. The salesperson crouched and adjusted the pant legs for him.
She couldn’t help but praise Hunter, “Mr. Williams, you look so handsome and elegant. You’ll look good in anything you wear. Your wedding with Ms. Davis will be the talk of the town.”
