Chapter 459

Madeleine let out a breath of relief and reached out to hug Beckett. "So you really don't have any feelings for her?" She still had that lingering insecurity and needed a clear answer from Beckett before she could figure out what to do next. "I swear." Beckett looked her straight in the eye. "There's no romantic feeling at all." Seeing her clearly release a breath, Beckett gave her a helpless smile. "You silly girl, what's been running through your head all the time? I swear—past or present—you're the only one for me. My one and only first love." Madeleine's ears turned bright red. She suddenly felt a little smug. "Well… okay then. I'll believe you." "Maddy, you have to trust me. No matter what happens, just trust me." Beckett held her hand tight. Madeleine gave a small nod. "Okay." Unconditional trust… Madeleine rested her forehead against his, her mind swirling with thoughts. But Beckett, I just hope you won't be the one dragging me back into the mess again. "Alright, up we go. Time