Chapter 290

Waterfront Heights, the rental apartment. Madeleine knew Beckett was used to spotless places—every inch of the home had to be clean. That's why she didn't hesitate to put a third of her salary towards renting a decent three-bedroom in a nice neighborhood. Yeah, it was pricey, but the owners had moved abroad right after decorating it, so no one had ever actually lived there. She honestly felt like she'd hit the jackpot. Carl helped her find the place and told her the owners weren't strapped for cash—they just wanted someone tidy to rent it. And apparently, she fit the bill. With housing prices like that in Pinebrook, she never thought she'd land a place here without dropping at least twenty grand a month. She looked at Beckett with a beaming smile. "No one's ever stayed in this apartment before—everything's brand new." Beckett had just showered and leaned against the door frame, all calm and quiet with a soft smile. "The best part? They've even got bunk beds set up for kids. Chris can s