Chapter 280

Beckett raised his eyebrows with an amused grin. "Gotta hand it to my wife. They really went all out trying to screw me over… hurts, you know?" "Don't be scared…" Madeleine reached for his hand, her voice soft but firm. "I… I'll protect you. I'll take care of you. I'll help you get back at them." She stammered as she spoke, but there was no hesitation in her eyes. The cold war between them? She had no heart to keep it going any longer. She knew what happened six years ago wasn't intentional. And she understood—his absence these past years hadn't been by choice. Instead of living under the shadow of the past, maybe it was time… to move forward and build something warm and bright together. Beckett locked eyes with her, his gaze intense. Then he glanced at the three kids in the back seat who were staring at them with wide eyes. "Close your eyes, all of you." Like synchronized swimmers, all three kids shut their eyes immediately. Beckett chuckled, cupped Madeleine's cheeks gently, and kiss