Chapter 71

This was terrible, absolutely terrible. "Alex, I've never dared to hope that you would marry me…" Madeleine smiled, her smile a little forced, tears defiantly swimming in her eyes. "Just hide me away… hide me well, I'll behave…" As long as you are willing to call off the engagement, and publicly acknowledge that the bully was guilty. She would give her body and soul to him. Alex reached out and pulled Madeleine into his arms, holding her tight. "Maddy…I need some time to think." Alex's voice was hoarse, there was this moment, where he wanted to agree to Madeleine's request regardless of everything. To take her home and hide her away. "Give me an answer on the day of the business banquet." Madeleine knew that Alex was smart. He knew what Madeleine wanted. She wanted Alex to use the guilt of the bullies as an excuse to sever ties with the Merritt family. This was the most suitable reason and excuse she could give Alex. … Hospital. The doctor carefully examined Madeleine's condition, his