Chapter 609
Chapter 610
Chapter 610
Madeline’s pale eyes were suddenly filled with tears . After Tina passed away , she had never imagined that she would have a home again .
And now , she had a sister and a father .
It was something she never dared to dream of .
“ Halsey … ”
Halsey gently wiped the tears from Madeline’s cheeks . From now on , I’m your sister . Welcome to our family . I’ll protect you , and when you grow up and do well , you’ll protect me too , right ? We’re a family now . ”
Madeline nodded through her tears . “ Yeah , a family ! ”
Dwight stood outside the gate , watching the scene unfold . His eyes reddened – he didn’t expect Halsey to officially bring his sister into the Lincoln family .
Two maids walked by , quietly discussing . “ Maddy is really lucky ! She’s met Ms. Halsey and is now part of the Lincoln family . It’s like she’s turned her fate around . ”
“ For a young girl , having the Lincoln family as a backing is the best thing in life . ”
“ From now on , we can’t call her Maddy anymore . We’ll call her Ms. Madeline . ”
The maids walked away .
Dwight’s eyes were filled with tears . His gaze lingered on Halsey , the young woman who had suddenly entered his life , bringing with her a sense of change and unexpected hope .
Taking out his phone , Dwight dialed Halsey’s number .
He needed to call her .
There were so many things he wanted to say .
About Herman , about Rachel , about everything he had kept locked away inside him . All the words he hadn’t been able to speak before he needed to tell her now .
He was ready to bare everything , to let her see the depths of his soul .
He needed to tell her that it was over .
That from now on , he was hers and hers alone .
And more than that , he needed to tell her he loved her so , so much .
Inside , Halsey was talking with Madeline when the soft ring of her phone interrupted . It was Dwight calling .
Her heart skipped a beat . Dwight was calling her .
The memories from his wedding to Rachel flashed through her mind – his refusal , her plea for him to leave with her , but he hadn’t . Now , he was calling her again ?
She had given him a chance , but he hadn’t valued it .
With a trembling hand , Halsey pressed the red button and rejected the call .
But it wasn’t long before her phone rang again . Dwight was calling once more .
Madeline glanced at Halsey . “ Why aren’t you picking up the phone ? Who’s calling ? Is it Dwight ? I haven’t seen him in so long . He’s been so busy these past few days . ”
When Halsey heard Madeline’s words , her heart softened . Even though she had no words left for Dwight , he was still Madeline’s brother . As a brother , he had the right to know how his sister was doing .
Reluctantly , Halsey pressed the button to answer the call . Dwight’s deep , magnetic voice instantly filled her ears . “ Hey , Halsey . ”
He said her name .
Halsey’s heart was full of hatred for him – she despised him deeply But the moment she heard his voice again , her heart softened despite herself .
“ Maddy is with me . I’ll take good care of her . Is there anything else you need ? ”
“ I need to talk to you . ”
“ I don’t want to listen . ”
“ Come out . I’m standing right outside your door . ”