Filed to story: Mr Williams Madame Is Dying Novel Free Online (Madison & Hunter)
In a way, Janice was the same as Kenneth. They only cared about themselves and the one they loved. Nothing else mattered.
Janice drew some hair back to her ear elegantly and said, “That kid, she started coming over every other day since two years ago. She would go on walks with me sometimes.
“Other times, she would massage my feet. I saw she had nothing better to do, so I kept her around.”
Hunter was speechless. “I think you’re the one who had nothing better to do.”
He knew his mother wasn’t the ladylike type. She was more like a villain.
For example, she did a lot of things to hurt the woman Kenneth loved in an attempt to win him back.
Naturally, all she accomplished was push him further away, to the point where they got a divorce.
She spent a long time thinking back to what she had done in the past. It was laughable. She made herself so pathetic for a man.
“Yeah, I was feeling a little bored. Who could refuse a toy that’s delivered right to their doorsteps?” Janice said with a smile that lit up her face.
Hunter was stunned. He hadn’t seen her smile in a long time.
It used to be his dearest wish to see his mother smile at him. When he was young, she used to be expressionless most of the time.
Other times, she would glare at him with hate-filled eyes.
“Seems like you’ve really made your peace.”
“Son, can you forgive me?” Janice said, sticking a hand out at him.
Hunter felt like she looked gentle and kind now that he longer feared her like when he was young. But he didn’t take her hand.
He can still remember vividly everything she did to him as a child.
Janice sighed and said, “Oh well. I knew you wouldn’t forgive me so easily. I’ll give you time to think about it.”
“Does this mean you’re not against my relationship with Madison?” That was the one thing that Hunter cared about the most.
It was natural for a son to want their parents to approve of their partner.
“Why would I be against it? With the Williams Family and Procter Family’s current status, I don’t really have to care about my daughter-in-law’s status.
“It wouldn’t matter, even if she were homeless. All that matters is that you love each other.”
“Thanks for your blessing.”
Hunter felt like a weight had been lifted off his chest. Janice patted him on the shoulder and said, “Has he ever contacted you?”
She was talking about Kenneth.
Hunter shook his head and said, “Not at all. There were a few occasions when we could’ve met, but I avoided them.”
He would never forget when he was three years old. He went to see Kenneth joyfully.
When the other kids smeared cream all over him, Kenneth drove him away disdainfully.
Hunter would never forgive Kenneth. The greatest kindness he could offer Kenneth was not becoming his enemy.
“Don’t let someone like him bother you.”
“What about you? Have you truly let go of your feelings for him?” Hunter asked.
Janice placed a hand over her heart and said, “I think so. At least my heart no longer aches when he is brought up.”
“It’s for the best. You’ll feel better that way.”
Janice stared at Hunter and said, “I’ve let go, but what about you? Don’t think I didn’t notice.
“Something is wrong between you and her. Your wedding with that Davis girl was all over the news.
“Madison doesn’t look at you with love or hate. It’s illogical.”
“What do you know about it?”
Janice played with her nails and said calmly, “I heard that Toxic Hive’s bases had been raided not long ago. They lost a lot of drugs and data.
“One of those drugs was something Ms. Rosa had been researching for over a decade. It would cause whoever took it to lose their memories.”
Hunter’s gaze grew intense. “What else do you know?”
“Judging by your reaction. My guess was spot on. I don’t mean anything by it. I just wanted to meet the two of you. But there’s something I need to tell you.
“People in our family are flawed. We’re stubborn and dedicated. Once we fall in love with someone, it lasts for the rest of our lives. It’s a double-edged sword.”
Janice said sincerely, “Both your father and I weren’t able to teach you to love. Hunter, I don’t want you to follow in my footsteps.
“Love is never one-sided wishful thinking. My biggest regret was the things I did to your father. My actions caused permanent trauma to you and your sister.”
Her words seemed surreal to Hunter. He never imagined that Janice would say something like that.
“I’ll take good care of her.”
He paused before saying, “Since you know about Ms. Rosa, can you find something out for me? It’s Madie’s origins.”
“Oh?” Janice was surprised.
“She isn’t Jeff Evans’s daughter. Ms. Rosa is the only person who knows what happened.
“Some people kept trying to harm Madie when we were back in Arlandia. I suspect that had something to do with her actual family.
“I’ll keep an eye out for you. Now, can I talk to her?” Janice said in a sweet tone, like she was acting cute.
Hunter agreed silently.
Madison saw Janice sitting on her bed just as she got out of the bathroom.
“Ms. Williams Senior.”
Janice waved at her and said, “Come here.”
Madison went over to accept Janice’s scrutiny obediently. She was prepared for this. She pictured the scene where Janice would give her some money to leave Hunter.
Given Hunter’s net worth, Janice would probably offer a lot of money.
“Sit with me,” Janice said, patting the space beside her.
Madison sat down and said, “Feel free to speak your mind, Mrs. Williams Senior. I’m prepared for it.”
Janice smiled and asked, “What do you think I was going to say?”
“Just the regular harsh words. Putting me on the spot so I’ll leave your son, telling me that I’m not a suitable match for him.
“Or that Nikki is the daughter-in-law you like or something along those lines. I …”
Before she could finish her sentence, Madison saw Janice cover her mouth and smile.
“Everything you just said wasn’t things I wanted to say to you.”
“Then, what do you want to tell me?”
Janice handed Madison a box and said, “Open it and take a look.”
Madison thought it would be a check or other things she wanted to give her as an incentive to leave Hunter. But there was only an azure bracelet in the box.
It looked clear and was gleaming faintly in the light. It was prettier than the one Janice was wearing.
“This…”
“It’s the heirloom given to the daughter-in-laws of the Williams Family. Hunter’s grandmother put it on me personally.”
Janice said with sigh, “This bracelet basically tied me down for life. I used to think that as long as I was Mrs. Williams, he would eventually return to me. In the end, we got divorced anyway.”
Madison lowered her head to look at the scar on her wrist. She sensed Janice’s gaze and showed her the scar.
“People don’t actually die so easily when they slit their wrists. I was bleeding while I waited for him to return.
“Did he come back?”
“No. I watched my blood flow and fainted from the blood loss, but he never came. Wasn’t I stupid?”
Before meeting Janice, Madison thought she would be a maniac.
After their meeting, she realized she was wrong. Janice was just a poor woman who wasn’t able to be with the man she loved.
“You weren’t stupid, just stubborn.”
Madison didn’t remember her past, but she was able to relate to Janice’s emotions. It was like the same thing had happened to her in the past.
“Those are the same thing. In the past, I had been a failure of a mother. Now that I’m older, I’ve thought things through.
“You’re luckier than me. You have all his love. You’re the most suitable person to wear the bracelet.”
Madison’s eyes widened in surprise. “So you’re not opposed to our relationship?”
“Why would I be? You’re a match made in heaven. But there is something I need to tell you.
“Hunter might be an outstanding person, but he grew up in our family. There are serious flaws in his personality.
“Others might not be able to notice them. Only the people closest to him would be able to see these flaws.
“Hunter isn’t really capable of love. But you’re different. I heard you grew up in a loving family. It’s only natural that he is attracted to you.
“A Williams man will never have a change of heart once he falls in love. It’s a blessing and a curse at the same time.
“You’re both still young. You have a long life ahead of you. I hope you can stay by his side no matter what he has done to you. Please don’t let the misfortunes of my generation affect you.”
Madison had mixed feelings about what Janice said and didn’t know how to respond. She was already married to Hunter, and he loved her so much.
Logically speaking, she should love him deeply, too, but a voice in her head kept warning her to stay away from Hunter.
Janice held Madison’s hand when she saw that Madison wasn’t responding. She asked, “Can I call you Madie?”
“If you want to.”
“I also have a daughter; she’s about your age, but I didn’t take good care of her. That’s why we have been separated for so long. If you don’t mind, you can call me Mom from now on.”
The sudden motherly love took Madison aback. She paused for a while and agreed, “Okay.”
“Good girl. Do you have any plans for the future?”
Madison shook her head. “I have no idea. I heard that I used to study medicine. I’ll probably continue my studies on that.”
Madison felt lost. She felt like her future was shrouded in mist.
She was like a little doll, pretty and attractive but soulless. She didn’t know what she wanted to do.
Dreams? Aspirations?
She had no desires or longing. She didn’t feel hopeful for the future.
She would occasionally feel heartache when children were brought up, but she didn’t feel like getting pregnant again.
The most intimate things she had done with Hunter recently were hugs and morning kisses.
Hunter was very considerate of her. He respected her wishes and said he would give her all the time she needed.
He was flawless and almost too perfect. But Madison managed to remain calm.
