Filed to story: Mr Williams Madame Is Dying Novel Free Online (Madison & Hunter)
“I’m thinking about my future.”
Hunter’s body was still slightly wet, and several droplets of water dripped onto Madison’s neck.
Hunter leaned toward her ear and asked, “Am I in your future?”
Madison fell silent. She felt lost about her future.
She felt like she was a priest who had attained enlightenment and had lost her desires, love, and even hatred.
She agreed when Hunter asked her to study medicine, but she didn’t feel strongly about it.
She didn’t really care if she studied medicine or business. Anything was fine.
The lack of a response didn’t anger Hunter.
He nibbled on her ear and said seriously, “Madie, I’m not the same. In my eyes, you’re my past and my future.”
After he got dressed, Hunter kissed Madison on the forehead and left. Madison watched him leave with Snowball in her hands.
She was expressionless, and her heart was calm. She didn’t reject Hunter, but she didn’t love him either.
She counted the days until they would be leaving Aldenvine. There was nothing else for her there.
In the following days, Hunter went out at the break of dawn but would always come home in time for dinner with Madison. He would also watch some movies with her after dinner.
The flowers on the table were changed every day, and his ring never came off his finger. His eyes were filled with his love for her.
The day before their departure, Hunter hugged Madison and asked, “Madie, is there anything else you want to do in Aldenvine? We won’t be coming back in a long time after we leave.”
Madison answered without hesitance, “Not really.”
There wasn’t even a hint of reluctance in her voice.
Although that was what Hunter had wanted, he felt a little uneasy. He didn’t know why he felt that way, but he quickly dismissed the feeling.
He reassured himself that everything would be better.
Hunter figured that Madison would grow accustomed to her current life after a couple of years. And when the danger had passed, they could be reunited with their kids, too.
It started snowing again on the day they were leaving. Madam Burgess wiped her tears away as she said her goodbyes.
Madison handed Madam Burgess a check that she had prepared in advance and said, “Take care, Madam Burgess.”
“You take care of yourself, too, Mrs. Williams.”
Madam Burgess placed the check in her pocket and held Madison’s hands. “I hope you and Mr. Williams will be happy together.”
“Thanks.”
The car started moving. Madison gazed at the slowly shrinking villa through the rearview mirror.
She heard it was the house she lived in with Hunter when they were newly wedded. Surprisingly, she didn’t feel a shred of sadness as she left the place behind.
Madam Burgess, dressed in a thick down jacket, stood at the intersection and waved goodbye. After a while, she was covered with snow.
Madison wondered if her family would be waving her goodbye like that if they were still alive.
In the VIP waiting lounge of the airport, Madison put on her headphones and read a magazine while eating.
Madison noticed that her stomach pains became more frequent. So, she stopped eating overly spicy foods and tried to keep herself well-fed.
She woke up too early in the morning and didn’t have time to eat breakfast. So, her stomach was throbbing in pain.
“What’s wrong?” Hunter noticed the flash of pain that appeared on her face.
“I didn’t get to eat breakfast, so my stomach is hurting a little.”
Hunter recalled that Madison did mention that she had some gastric issues last year. “Does it hurt a lot?”
They were about to board the plane, so Madison didn’t want to inconvenience Hunter. So, she shook her head.
“Not really. It’s just a minor discomfort. I’ll feel better after eating.”
Hunter handed Madison a glass of water and said, “Drink some water. You’ll feel better.”
“Okay.”
As they were lining up to board the plane, a woman yelled from behind, “Are you really abandoning me, Hunter?”
Madison tried to look back, but Hunter stopped her.
“I think someone’s calling your name.”
“No, you must’ve misheard.”
There seemed to be a woman in the wheelchair who was crying and trying to get to Hunter, but someone stopped her.
“Is she calling out for you?”
Hunter replied emotionlessly, “No. Let’s go.”
The plane landed safely at its destination after over ten hours of flying.
Madison took off her sleeping mask and stretched her stiff limbs.
Xylandia was halfway across the globe from Aldenvine, and its weather was the complete opposite.
It was snowing heavily in Aldenvine, but it was warm in Grovale, the capital city of Xylandia.
The ocean breeze brought in fresh air with it. Madison felt refreshed as soon as she disembarked from the plane.
At the entrance to the VIP channel, Brian, dressed in a black uniform, was already there to pick up Hunter and Madison.
“Welcome to Grovale, Mr. Williams.”
Brian’s gaze turned to Madison, and he sized her up. Then, he said slowly, “Welcome to Grovale, Ms Evans.”
Madison picked up on Brian’s scrutiny. Her intuition told her that the man didn’t like her much. But Madison had nothing to prove to him. She nodded at him and walked off.
Hunter looked at Brian disdainfully and said, “Something wrong with your eyes? I don’t mind poking them out for you.”
Brian’s skin crawled, and he quickly lowered his head. Kelvin looked at Brian with an amused expression and said, “Mr. Copely, my brother briefed you before we arrived.
“Why are you feigning ignorance? âMs. Evans’? You got to be kidding me.”
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“Let’s go.” Brent tapped Kelvin on the shoulder as he walked by. He didn’t want Kelvin to cause needless trouble. Brent didn’t even look at Brian when he walked past him.
Brian worked for Mrs. Williams Senior. He reacted the way he did because she didn’t like Madison.
Hunter quickly caught up to Madison and held her hand. He explained softly, “I kept our marriage under wraps before. He didn’t know who you were.”
“Now he knows.”
Madison had an idea of what was happening but didn’t say anything. It would seem like her mother-in-law didn’t like her that much.
Hunter turned his head to observe Madison’s expression.
Madison went to a restaurant in the airport and started to order food.
She didn’t seem fazed by Brian at all. Madison was already used to her surroundings.
Her emotions were incredibly stable. She was different from before. No one could impact her mood.
“I looked up guides before. I had wanted to try the local cuisines in Grovale for some time.”
Hunter said lovingly, “The food in the airport isn’t that authentic. Rest and recover from the jet lag. I’ll bring you to eat more food when you’re rested.”
“Okay,” Madison responded quickly.
Brian followed them into the restaurant. Hunter had just reprimanded him, so he felt a little fearful.
He mustered his courage and walked next to Hunter and Madison. He kept his head lowered and said carefully, “Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Williams Senior is still waiting to dine with you at home.”
Madison could guess from Brian’s attitude how Hunter’s mother felt about her. If the mother-in-law didn’t like her that much, she probably wouldn’t get much chance to eat her fill at dinner.
Madison saw the time was getting late, so she didn’t want to risk going hungry. Her stomach was delicate. It would hurt if she ate too much, too little, or didn’t eat. So, it was important that she got to eat.
Madison didn’t care who she used to be. She just wanted to treat herself better.
Before she could answer, Hunter said, “I just need to take a quick bite. It won’t take long.”
Hunter took the blame upon himself. Brian couldn’t say anything more, so he took his leave. Madison didn’t beat around the bush. Her goal was to eat her fill.
She ate until she burped with satisfaction. Then, she wiped her mouth and stood up.
Hunter said with a smile, “You ate so much. Are you even going to eat dinner at home?”
Madison winked and said, “I have a feeling that trouble is waiting for us at home.”
She leaned toward Hunter’s ear and said, “Does your mother not like me?”
Madison had asked the same question a while back when she had just woken up.
Back then, Madison was a lost lamb, and she talked in a soft-spoken tone.
Madison had changed since. She was radiating confidence. She pursed her lips and added, “I don’t mind if she doesn’t like me. It’s not like I’m going to marry her.”
Then, she walked out of the restaurant briskly. Hunter watched as Madison left and fell into contemplation.
Madison could be so carefree when she wasn’t bound by her children and family.
Madison had a spring in her step. It might be because she slept well on the plane or because she was in a good mood after arriving at a new location.
Madison was skipping like a child. Gone was the depressed demeanor that she had for the past year.
When they walked past the shops that sold local snacks, Madison would ask Hunter to buy her some of the snacks.
The time was getting late, but Brian didn’t dare to speak up. He didn’t know what Madison was trying to pull.
Madison thought she had suppressed herself for too long. So she became very excited and happy after coming to a new environment.
As Hunter was buying some snacks for her, she went into another ship. She bought a bunch of souvenirs and walked into someone as she was coming out of the shop.
Her souvenirs fell all over the floor. A gentle voice said, “I’m sorry.”
She thought it sounded familiar.
“It’s fine,” Madison replied as she picked her stuff back up.
Then, the two of them reached for the same box of snacks, and their eyes met. Vince’s face lit up when he saw Madison.
“I didn’t expect to see you here, Madison. Has your illness been cured?”
Madison was confused. “You…”
Illness? What illness did she have?
Before Madison could inquire further, a woman came over and grabbed Vince’s arm.
She said, “Get a move on, Dr. Collins. The show’s about to start. Why are you still dragging your feet here?”
Vince said apologetically, “I’m sorry, but I need to go. We’ll catch up next time. I’m relieved to see that you’ve recovered so well. Goodbye, Madison.”
