Loving Madeline

Hunter's POV

I woke up with a wide grin on my face as I remember the sweet moments I had with Madeline. And I can hear her steady heartbeat as she lay her head on my chest. Having my wife sleep in my arms made me smiled, and it feels surreal that I have her back. I am so grateful for the chance she gave me, and I promise myself that I will never hurt her again. And starting this moment, I will be honest with my wife even if it means breaking her heart, and I realized through open communication, we can build a stronger relationship. I was worried that time that I would hurt my wife's feelings without knowing that the effect of hiding the truth from her shattered her heart, and I almost lost Madeline.

It was a lesson for me to ponder because when she left me, I almost lost myself. And I couldn't wait to take her home, and I want to ask her again to come with us, but I understand her, and I will wait for her until she becomes ready. I pulled Maddie closer to me, and I know I drained her energy, but I can see the happiness on her face before she fell asleep, and feeling her naked body next to mine made me realized how much I ache and miss her. And I will do my best never to mess up my chance again with Maddie.

I tried to go back to sleep, but I couldn't because I can't stop myself from hugging my wife, and I love the feeling of having her this close to me, but I want to cook breakfast for her and Lily. I slowly removed her legs from my body, and I got up from her bed and covered her frame with the blanket. I caressed her beautiful face before I finally got out of her bedroom, tiptoeing going to the kitchen, and I come across Lily in the living room stretching her body; and I can tell she looked sleepy, but she forced herself to get up from her bed.

"Good morning, sweetheart. Why do you wake up so early?" I asked her, and she smiled at me before she speaks.

"I plan to prepare breakfast for you and Madeline, but knowing that you are awake, I am sure you will prepare breakfast for your wife and beautiful sister." She said, and I grin at her. I am glad that Lily is different from our sister, Charlotte, since our youngest knows the household chores while Charlotte always relied on the maids. Lily was unique since, at an early age, she wants to stay at the maid's quarters, especially if our parents were not around.

Lily helped the maids to do their daily chores, and my parents always reprimanded her for spending her free time with the household helpers. I found it fascinating, but my parents always remind her to stay away from them since they are maids and my sister is one of the ladies of the mansion. Still, it didn't stop her from making friends with the maids; that is why she learned almost everything about household duties.

"Of course, I love to make breakfast for my beautiful wife and my adorable sister." I said.

"Am I not beautiful, Hunter?" She asked, and I laughed as I looked at her reactions.

"Of course you are, but I have to be honest that my wife is more beautiful than you, little sis." I said, and she smiled.

"You don't need to remind me of that because I know how beautiful Madeline is, and I wish when I will become an adult, I will be like her." She said, and I chuckled and ruffled her hair

"Yes, of course, Lily, you have your charm." I replied as I continued to walk going to the kitchen, and I felt my sister following behind me. I opened Maddie's fridge and got the necessary ingredients for our breakfast. And I smiled when I see her stocks of ice cream in the freezer, and I can tell it was Gina's request because I know Maddie's best friend loves ice cream. And I felt so thankful that she had Gina since I couldn't imagine how she managed her broken heart when she left home thinking I betrayed her by making Rebecca pregnant.

"So, what time did you come home last night?" Lily asked while she was slicing some tomatoes for our egg fillet.

"I am sorry if I wasn't able to join your movie time. I came home late." I replied as I stir the pancake mix on the bowl.

"You looked so happy this morning. Does it mean Madeline allowed you to sleep beside her?" My sister asked again, and I stopped what I was doing and looked at her and give her a thumbs up.

"Wow, I am so happy for you, Hunter, and I can't wait to spend more time with Madeline in your home; and I am excited tending your beautiful garden with her, and I am sure she missed your home, and of course, I can see it on her eyes how much she missed you," Lily added. We continue to prepare breakfast in silence as she squeezed fresh fruits. And I couldn't be happier when my wife joins us, and I can't stop myself from staring at her, and I have to take a deep breath when I looked at her angelic face, and I felt so fortunate to have her in my life.

We eat our breakfast happily, and my sister felt triumphant when Madeline asked her where she wants to go. I want to say no when Lily said she wants us to go shopping with her because I know how much she loves shopping like our mom, but as long as Maddie is with us, I don't care wherever Lily wants to go.

"Hunter, how can Madeline finish with washing the dishes if you will continue to hug her like that." Lily commented when she saw me hugging my wife from behind while Maddie was washing the plates, and I laughed as I released my wife from my arms.

"Sorry, little sister, I couldn't stop myself." I grinned while I can hear my wife is giggling, and my forehead furrowed when I felt my phone vibrated in my pocket.

"Cal, I already texted you that I would not report to work today. And I informed you not to call me unless it is very important." I said.

"Of course, I know what it means, Mr. Divenson, but we have a problem in the site, and I don't think the operations manager can handle it alone." He said from the other line, and I suddenly felt nervous.

"What is going on, Cal?" I asked in a controlled tone since I don't want my wife to know that I suddenly felt so nervous.

"We got a report that we have a labor strike on the site." He said.

"What? And why? We give them a good salary and bonuses. And we provide them insurance." I replied.

"I know, Mr. Divenson, and among all the mining companies, you offered a much higher salary; that is why many wanted to apply in your firm, but I can't answer your question why they are having a labor strike." Calixto replied, and I released a heavy sigh.

"I know I should not disturb you at this hour since you have a great time with your wife, but I think this is something urgent that you need to take action. You are the best in handling something like this, and I think your presence is highly required on the site right now, Mr. Divenson." My assistant added.

"Okay, but I need you to come with me, and you should ride the helicopter now and ask the pilot to pick me up, and I will wait for you at the helipad of HM building." I said, and my mind is in chaos; why it has to happen now when I am having a good time with my wife? And when I turned around, I can see the disappointment on my sister's face while I can see the concern on Madeline's face.

"Lily, I am sorry." I said since I don't know how to tell her I can't go shopping with them.

"It is okay, Hunter. Your work is significant to you than spending time with your wife and sister." She said, and before I can react, she turned her heels and walked out from the kitchen while I gripped my hands on the kitchen counter while I lowered down my head because I don't want to hurt my wife as well.

"Hey, is everything alright?" I hear Madeline's sweet voice, and I felt her moved closer to me, and my wife pulled my head up so I can look at her beautiful face. I shook my head, and she took me into her arms, saying nothing, and it feels like the heaviness of my heart was gone the moment I felt her magic touch as she caressed my back. And I know Madeline needs to know everything from now on, not only about my personal life but also about my work since it will also affect my entire being.

"Some employees are having a labor protest at the site." I said, and she looked at my face.

"Oh, I am sorry about that. Do you want me to come with you?" She said, and I smiled, and I kissed her passionately before I speak again.

"It is okay, I want you to come with me, but you know my little sister hates me now." I said, and she touched my face and gave me her sweet smile.

"Don't worry, I will talk with Lily, and I will make sure she will have fun later. I understand she was a little upset that you couldn't come with us, but you know your sister is an intelligent young woman, and I know she will understand what is going on. Please, be careful, Hunter." She said.

"Yes, for you, Maddie, I will always be careful because I can't wait to sleep beside you again later tonight." I whispered in her ear, and I felt thrilled that I made her skin covered with goosebumps, and I can't help but smile when I saw her face blushed, and looking at her like this, I don't want to leave anymore, but she insisted that I should go to the site with Cal and they will be okay.

"Me too, and I want you to know that I am now ready to come home to our house, Hunter, because I love you, and I can't imagine living my life without you by my side, and most of all, I want to give our marriage a second chance." Madeline said, and I can't express the happiness I felt as I pulled her closer to me and wrapped her in my arms as we shared a long passionate kiss.