Filed to story: Mr Williams Madame Is Dying Novel Free Online (Madison & Hunter)
Madison could guess that she resembled Ms. Nat, whom Penny had served before.
She made a rough calculation of Ms. Nat’s age. Even if she were still alive, she would be at least as old as her own grandmother. They didn’t return to the seaside villa. They went to a loft instead.
Penny barely spoke throughout the journey back home. Nervousness and marvel filled her eyes.
After 70 years, the country progressed into a developed country. There was no trace of its past at all.
The moment they entered the house, warm air welcomed them.
With her slightly hunched back, Penny stood respectfully in reflex. “Welcome home, Miss.”
She could barely remember her name, but such etiquette was still etched deep in Penny’s bones.
“Madam, make yourself at home. Let’s talk inside.”
Madison scanned the area casually. It was her first time coming to this loft.
Hunter pointed at a nearby guest room. “I asked Madam Burgess to clean that room. Mrs. Durst can stay there for the moment. If she lives under the same roof with you, she might be able to remember sooner.”
“Okay.”
“Let her get used to the place for a few days. I’ll ask someone to give her a thorough medical checkup after that.”
“Thanks.” Madison had been giving him an aloof attitude as though they were neighbors.
Hunter sighed helplessly, knowing that this would last for a while.
“You should get some rest, Madie. You’re not fully recovered yet. From today onward, I’ll ask someone to come over to treat your hand.
“As for your father, there’s a medical team checking on him 24/7. Don’t worry, nothing will happen.”
Madison couldn’t pick any fault out of his arrangements.
It was a long journey traveling to Mona’s hometown for her funeral. In addition to her restless sleep last night, Madison felt exhausted.
She informed Madam Burgess about something before returning to her room to get some rest.
The sky was dark when she woke up. Hunter was working in the study room.
Madam Burgess and Penny were getting along well as they started sewing soles together.
“Mrs. Durst, your eyesight is perfectly fine. You’re in your 80s, and yet you can still sew perfectly!”
“Not to toot my own horn, but I’m the best seamstress in the village. Back in the past, the villagers always handed their clothes to me.
“When I moved to the city, I started learning the trendy designs.
“Ms. Nat-the miss I served-is pretty and young! The material and designs she wore were always the best,” Penny claimed proudly.
Madison approached her. “Mrs. Durst, where did you and Ms. Nat live back then?”
“No. 23, Warlot Street.”
“Which Warlot Street? Could you be more specific? What is Ms. Nat’s actual name?”
Penny scratched her head. “I can’t remember. I’m old, and I can’t remember a lot of things.
“I do remember that there was a huge cherry tree in the yard. When it was the season, Ms. Nat would always pluck them herself. Then, we made cherry jam from them. Desserts are her favorite.”
“What is her name?”
“I don’t know. Back then, I wandered along the streets with a group of refugees all the way from home. Life was hard. I was close to starvation.
“Ms. Nat pitied me, so she brought me back. She was pregnant at that time. And I started looking after her.”
“What about her husband?”
“She never mentioned him. I asked a few times, but she didn’t say anything.
“So, I didn’t ask about him as time passed. I don’t know where her origin was. Her accent wasn’t local. She’s the prettiest and most graceful woman I’ve ever met.”
“What happened next? Where did Ms. Nat go?”
Penny sighed. “War was common during those years. I headed outside to buy her favorite sweets, but a war broke out in the city.
“The traitors massacred the city. Ms. Nat and her son went missing.
“The valuables in the house were stolen. I was able to survive because I hid in a well. I searched for her for months, but there was no news of her.
“She might’ve been… After all, she was pretty. No man would let her go.”
She began recollecting her memories with Ms. Nat, but there weren’t many useful leads.
After all, Penny was illiterate, and she came from a village. She didn’t understand anything.
That so-called Ms. Nat was a mysterious woman. She was all alone with a kid, and her husband was nowhere to be seen. No one knew of her origin either.
Madison knew that she shouldn’t rush things. She comforted Penny before going to the study, where Hunter was busy with his work.
Madison gave him the new leads. “No. 23, Warlot Street. There was a huge cherry tree in the yard. Would you be able to find this place?”
Hunter’s brows furrowed tightly. “Which city?”
“Mrs. Durst can’t remember. She said that she wandered along the streets all the way from her hometown. She didn’t have a place to go in mind.
“She followed others wandering around. I heard that her city was close to the sea.”
“The country was tangled with wars over 60 years ago. Every military troop attacked everywhere to claim territories. There were countless bandits, too.
“The people formed organizations themselves to make riots. That period was chaotic. The place names kept changing. This alone won’t be able to get us to the right place.”
“It’s alright. Take your time. I am happy enough to be able to meet Mrs. Durst. It can be considered as a guide from God. Who knows? She might be able to recall more things one day.”
“Madie, it is true that we have leads. But you have to be mentally prepared. Even if you resemble Ms. Nat- the person Mrs. Durst served-it is possible that this is a mere coincidence.
“It’s common for people to look alike. Plus, that was 60 years ago. It might have nothing to do with your family.”
Hunter didn’t want her to hold high hopes only to be utterly disappointed in the end.
“I understand. Please have the doctor come over for my hand treatment.” Madison touched her wrist.
She was determined to treat her hand by all means. She didn’t want to lose her hand!
Every time Hunter saw her wrist, a weight of guilt shouldered on him.
“I heard that your medication dose has increased, and there are additional treatments. Can you handle them?”
“Yeah. The new doctor is impressive.” Madison kept quiet about how painful the daily treatment was.
In order to recover, she had to tolerate the pain no matter how hellish it felt.
That was how the days passed. Everything seemed peaceful, but Hunter knew that Madison had completely changed.
He told her to get a good rest, but she spent a long time in the gym every day.
Since her right hand hadn’t recovered, she trained her left hand.
After a month, she immediately requested special training from him.
Brent followed behind him, looking at Madison practicing female defensive skills through the window.
It was bewildering since she was so thin and could only use one hand.
When she was flipped over the trainer’s shoulder again, the crease between Hunter’s eyebrows tightened.
“Mr. Williams, Mrs. Williams just had a preterm delivery. I’m afraid she won’t be able to take such strong training.”
“She asked for it herself.”
During her one-month rest, Madison spent a long time on curl-ups and lifting barbells alone.
This morning, she even tied sandbags on her legs while running. She was taking her body lightly.
Hunter couldn’t do anything about it. He said everything that he could, but she didn’t care.
She wanted training to become stronger.
She didn’t wish to watch others die for her when trouble happened again.
Hunter genuinely hoped that she could pick up some self-defense skills, too..
danger.
At the same time, he felt that the training was too intensive for her.
He held a cigarette in his mouth as he sighed. The fact that things had come to this point was beyond his control.
Even though he had meals and shared the bed with Madison, she saw him as a roommate.
There was no love in her gaze on Hunter, not even resentment.
It was as if there was nothing else on her mind other than revenge.
As though she didn’t know about exhaustion, she got back to her feet right away.
Madison’s eyes expressed determination. “Again. Don’t hold yourself back.”
“Mrs. Williams, you’ve achieved the target today. You should rest.” The trainer gave up instead.
Noticing her displeasure, Brent opened the door. “Mrs. Williams, we found something.”
Only then did she give in. “Okay. Give me a’moment.”
She stood up, heading to the bathroom to shower.
Madison casually hurled her dirty workout gear into the basket. She stretched out her trembling right hand.
Although it was difficult, she managed to hold the cup!
She couldn’t control the strength of her grasp, and her hand was still shaking.
Still, a rare smile adorned across her lips the moment she held the cup. Her treatment was finally showing progress. She could move her right hand!
and do
Hunter reclined on the leather couch, slightly raising his head.
He looked exhausted. Judging from his shut eyes, he seemed to be asleep.
Madison spared him a glance, and she didn’t wake him up.
She sat opposite him silently instead, casually taking a programming book.
It was only when a cold wind came through the window that Hunter slowly woke up.
Gazing at the cold scenery, he reckoned that it was going to snow soon.
The light in the room was brightly lit, contradicting the somber sky outside.
There were fresh flowers, which were brought over this morning, placed on the table.
They were trimmed into lovely and graceful arrangements, giving off a faint, fresh scent.
The apartment finally felt like home.
