Chapter 256

As soon as Beckett showed up, Mia Reed jumped to her feet and hurried outside. She saw Beckett walking over, holding Madeleine's hand. "Mommy, wait for me!" Liam, dressed in little overalls, ran toward them in a slightly wobbly but determined gait. Since they were visiting the Hale family, Dane Price had already dropped Liam off earlier. "Mommy, wait up!" the boy called out again, his tiny form bursting with energy, as if he had an important mission. The scene was almost picture perfect—Beckett holding his wife's hand, Madeleine in heels and a long dress, the two of them looking like they were straight off a runway, radiating warmth and chemistry. Chasing behind them was little Liam, carrying two gift bags nearly as tall as he was, calling out all the way, "Mommy, wait for me!" "Young Master, shall we help you with those?" the butler offered. "Nope! These are gifts for Grandma from Mommy. I gotta bring them myself!" Liam responded seriously. Madeleine started to turn around to wait for