Abusive Wife
Abusive Wife Chapter 89

Abusive Wife Chapter 89

Chapter 89

Thomas put on a playful expression and gave Madeline a peck on the cheek.

“Colt, Daddy’s home! Come, hug me!” Noah came back and saw the little boy cuddling Madeline’sneck. He wanted to join in and enjoy the happy family atmosphere.

“No! Daddy reek of alcohol!” Thomas wrinkled his nose and hugged

Madeline’s neck even tighter, refusing to

release his grip.

The man furrowed his brows and sniffed his clothing. “Since when did you have such an acute sense ofsmell? I only drank two glasses of wine. How did you even smell the alcohol?”

Thomas continued with his protest despite his father’s dull expression. He squeezed his nose shut andmade a face. “Daddy stinks! Stay away from

Auntie Madeline. She smells wonderful! I’ll sleep with her tonight.”

Amused by her son’s attempt to annoy his father, Madeline kept silent and watched his ploy play out.She decided to defuse the tension when she saw anger clouding the man’s features.

“Why don’t we keep it safe and let Colt spend the night with me?” the woman said mockingly. Afterglancing at Noah, she carried the little boy and headed to her room.

The poor man was left standing alone in the hallway. It was truly a disastrous day. Not only did he losethe argument with his son, but he was also accused of being a drunkard.

In the wee hours of the night, Madeline lay on the bed and watched her son sleeping soundly. Sheleaned over and

tenderly tucked a strand of hair behind Thomas’ ear. Suddenly, a phone ring shattered the silence ofthe peaceful night.

“Colt is running a fever,” Andy said anxiously.

“I’m coming over,” Madeline said, frowning. She dashed to the basement, so frantic that she didn’t evenhang up the phone. “What happened? Wasn’t he well in the day? Why is he suddenly down with afever?”

It pained her heart to see Colton in a semi-conscious state and his face flushed with agony. As sheheld on to his tiny hands, she was astonished to replace it icy cold.

“The medical report isn’t out yet, but it seems like he’s experiencing organ failure. He might haveinjured his

organs when he had a hard fall earlier,” Andy reported. His eyes were glued on the vital signs monitorso he could keep a close eye on Colton’s condition.

“Organ failure? Wasn’t he recovering well? Why is this happening?” Madeline’s eyes turned bloodshotas she feared Colton’s situation would

worsen.

“Don’t worry, Ms. Madeline. I’ll do whatever it takes to ensure Colt’s recovery,” Andy assured. He had todivide his time between giving Colton medication and soothing her because he had never seen thewoman so distressed before.

“You need to save him, Andy. I haven’t…” Dread gnawed at her insides when she looked at the littleboy’s pale face.

I haven’t told Colton that I’m his birth

mother. I want to bring him on a

worldwide tour so that he can have fun. I forbid anyone from taking away my son!

Andy tried all possible treatment methods, ranging from epinephrine to cardiotonic agents. Finally,Colton’s heart started beating again. He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw color returning to theboy’s face. “Thank goodness, Colt is all right!”

Madeline slouched in the chair while keeping her gaze fixed on the boy who was asleep. “Thanks foreverything. You must be tired, go on and take a rest. I’ll stay to keep Colt company.”

When Andy noticed the woman’s sluggish state, he could not bear to leave her alone. Hence, heoffered, “It has been a long day for you too, Ms. Madeline. Why don’t I take care of Colt? Everything isgoing to be fine.”

Alas, nothing could change Madeline’s mind. She remained seated and kept her head lowered as shespoke, “It’s okay. I need to stay here and keep Colt company. Please rest.” Andy left reluctantly as heknew it was pointless to convince Madeline.

“I shouldn’t have left you alone. I’m sorry, Colt. This is all Mommy’s fault!” Madeline’s heart winced withpain when she contrasted the state of her children.

While Thomas and Mackenzie were lively and energetic, Colton was left lying in bed in an unconsciousstate. If she had not left Colton with Noah, this would not have occurred. He allowed Suzette and Angie

to abuse her poor child, occasionally even contributing to his misery. As a result, unlike her other twochildren, Colton had lost his sense of wonder and excitement in life.

“Mommy… Mommy…” a weak voice

called out.

Madeline jerked awake and lifted her head. The little boy held her fingers and mumbled to himself.

“Mommy’s here, Colt! Don’t be scared, I’ll protect you.” Tears streamed down Madeline’s cheeks whenshe heard Colton’s slurring. He scowled slightly and tightened his grip on her fingers as her tears fell onthe back of his hand.

As the night went by, exhaustion took over, and Madeline fell asleep. Dawn was just breaking when shewoke up the next day.

“Ms. Madeline, Colt’s condition is stabilized. You should return to your room and get some rest,” Andypersuaded when he saw her bloodshot eyes and exhausted looks.

“Okay. Keep me informed of Colt’s condition.” Although she wished to stay by Colton’s side, she wasmindful that Noah was in the house. Her prolonged absence could raise his suspicions. After muchdeliberation, she stood up and instructed Andy to take good care of Colton. She only left unwillinglywhen he gave his promise.

As Madeline made her way out of the hidden door to the basement, she thought, I wonder if thescumbag is awake. He can’t learn of this hidden place…

She quickly stepped out of the door and into the living room after checking that the corridors wereempty. She was delighted to discover the room was empty. However, just as she was about to climbthe stairs to her bedroom, a sluggish voice called out. “Good morning, Ms. Grant!”

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