Filed to story: Mr Williams Madame Is Dying Novel Free Online (Madison & Hunter)
Since Wayne wanted to hear about it, Madison would indulge him, of course.
She softly recounted the story between her and Hunter.
At the end of it, she looked at Wayne.
“What do you think?” Wayne scoffed.
“That’s corny.
Even storytellers wouldn’t use clichés like that.
Hunter only saved your life, and you’re already giving him your hand in marriage?” Madison pouted.
At that moment, he reminded her of a certain friend.
She said earnestly, “I was so young back then, and the sea was like a monster with its huge jaws wide open.
“There was thunder overhead, and the waves were roaring.
When he jumped off a warship and took me out of the water, he was like an angel who had descended to save me!” Even though it happened more than a decade ago, every time Madison recalled that scene, she still felt her heart racing.
How could she not? His arms were so strong, and even though his voice was cold, it comforted her nervous and fearful heart.
“You’re so naive.” Wayne snorted.
He served the beef slices he had just fried.
Then, he raised his head and glanced at Madison.
“Hey, if I saved your life, would you marry me?” Madison replied, “No.” “Why not? How am I worse than him?” Madison took the cutlery out, lowered her head, and said, “Wayne, you don’t have to compare yourself to anyone else.
“You’re you, and there’s only one of you in the world.
“Your background may not be as good as Hunter’s, but you’re the seed that will push through the soil even if it’s on a cliff.
“You have strengths no one else possesses.” Wayne started, “Then you—” “I won’t marry you because I’m no longer a young woman in her teens.
“The woman you encountered is someone who has experienced the sweetness of love, and also its wilting, and the despair that comes with it.
“You’ve encountered a woman who survived against all odds.
To the teenage me, love was a necessity.
“But now, it’s not.” Madison said earnestly, “Do you understand now? It’s not your fault that I didn’t accept you; we just met each other at the wrong time.
“We can’t be a couple, but we can be friends, right?” “Those are empty words.” Carrying the plate of beef, Wayne turned around and left.
Madison was too good at this.
She was trying to bewitch him with just a few words.
But fortunately, he was a determined man.
Madison watched as he walked away.
Men were strange creatures.
They were elated when she told them lies.
But when she started telling the truth, they wouldn’t believe her.
Noticing that the meal was ready, Madison went to wake Jade.
Jade had quite a restless sleep on the chair.
She even mumbled, “The void holds no troubles…” Madison gently woke Jade up.
“Madam Delaney, the meal is ready.” Jade slowly opened her eyes.
When she saw the beautiful face in front of her, she subconsciously called out, “Sister.” Madison froze.
“What did you just call me?” It was only then that Jade came to her senses.
“Did I say anything?” “Madam Delaney, you just called me ‘Sister.’ Did you remember something?” “]…” Jade put a hand on her head.
She indeed had a dream, and she felt like she was dreaming about a woman.
But after she woke up, the dream disappeared, and she couldn’t remember anything anymore.
Madison could see how troubled Jade was, and the latter didn’t seem to be faking it.
By the looks of it, she had roused some of the memories in Jade’s subconscious mind.
“Madam Delaney, let’s eat.” Madison didn’t dare to shock Jade too much.
After all, Madison wasn’t quite skilled in neurology.
Jade was elated during the meal.
“I knew that you’d be coming over this year, too.
You’ve been doing that for years, after all.
Still, I didn’t expect you to bring a friend this year.” Alan filled their glasses with wine.
“Madam Delaney, Mr. Maxwell will never forget about you no matter what.
“Dr. Ophelia, let’s toast to Madam Delaney and Mr. Maxwell.
Let’s wish him a happy birthday.” Madison was stunned.
“It’s his birthday today?” Smiling, Jade said, “My head was injured, so I couldn’t even remember who I was.
Wayne was even more pitiful.
“He was sold off repeatedly, and he doesn’t even know who his family members are.
Of course, he doesn’t know when his birthday is, either.
“we both suffered a lot.
“When I took him in, he was just a scrawny kid.
So, we commemorated the day of our encounter as our birthday.
“We spend our birthday together every year.” Jade sounded calm about it, but Madison was a little more affected than before.
Wayne’s past was even more pitiful than the short few sentences written in his documents.
“I see.” Madison raised her glass.
Madam Delaney, here’s a toast to you.
May you always be in good health and peace.” “Thank you.” Madison raised her glass again, but this time, she was facing Wayne.
“Wayne, happy birthday.” Wayne snorted.
“That’s it? You just don’t care, do you?” Even so, he gripped his glass tightly.
There was slight joy in his gaze.
Madison continued, “I wish you peace and success, and I hope you’ll find your significant other soon.” “Oh, come on.
You should’ve just kept your mouth shut, then.” Wayne downed the wine.
After the meal, Madison asked Jade, “Madam Delaney, seeing how powerful Mr. Maxwell is now, he could’ve let you live in a better place.
“Why did you insist on staying here? It’s not safe here, and many things are lacking here.” “My dear, humans can adapt to new situations, but trees can’t.
“Wayne is young, so he should go out there and explore so that he can have a better future.
“But I’m different.
I’m getting old, and I’m just like those old trees.
“If I go with him, I’ll only be a burden.
“Moreover, I’ve lived here for so many years; I’ve already treated this place as my home.
“No matter how imperfect this place is, no one would complain about their home.
I don’t have many years left ahead of me, so I’d rather live life to the fullest.
“Also, with his identity, if people learned that he has a godmother like me, what would they think of him?” Madison understood, so she didn’t ask more about it.
She just took Jade’s hand and said softly, “This is a good place.
Even vibrant flowers can bloom out of barren soil.”
Wayne could hold his liquor well.
But today, he seemed to have gotten drunk.
Madison helped him onto the bed.
He gripped her hand tightly, refusing to let go.
“Let go! I’m warning you, don’t do anything funny!” Madison warned him sternly.
Wayne’s cheeks were flushed, but he kept mumbling, “Dr. Ophelia, I really do like you.
Can you give me a chance?” “Sorry.” Madison pried his fingers off of her.
Then, she left the room expressionlessly.
Compared to Wayne, Madison was more concerned about Jade.
Jade had drunk a few glasses of wine.
She was a good drinker, but still, she was quite old, so Madison was a little worried about her.
Jade was lying on the bed, murmuring, “Sis, don’t leave me.
Sis…” 1 When Madison came in, Jade gripped Madison’s hands.
“Oh, Nat! It’s me, Jade.” “Jade, who am I?” “You’re Sis.
You know, Nat.” “What is my name?” Madison continued asking.
“You’re…” Before Jade finished speaking, she fell asleep.
Madison felt a little exasperated.
Sometimes, it could be quite troublesome to have too much to drink.
While the two were asleep, Madison wanted to get a phone to contact Hunter with.
Jade didn’t have a phone, and Madison couldn’t unlock Wayne’s phone.
People were keeping watch outside as well.
Madison sighed.
She had no choice but to sleep on the couch.
