The Love That Was Never Mine

r, "Madelyn, are you really about to wa

yone who treats me like a chess piece and always accuses me

ow dare you accuse us like this?" he snapped. "We've done so much just to giv

"You seriously think I'm impressed b

aying nothing more, but her

ss the face. But after a second's hesitation, remembering all the eyes aroun

to break ties? Fine by me!" he barked. "I'll make sure Dad locks your b

d, Madelyn was nothing but a useless brat, and if she couldn't show a little gratitude, he would make

st slammed into the corner of a nearby table. Daniel quickly

ly, flashing him a small sm

the street, a hidden camera had been q

He gave her a reassuring nod and added, "Once you're back

st from the rare feeling of being cared for. "It's alrig

'd finally live the good life," Daniel said, still bristling with anger

oward set aside a chunk of money for security," he added quickly. "We can

, just tell me. As long as you're willing to join our studio, I'll move mountains

g open the iPad to look over the documents. "Th

delyn showed up at the co

e, but the moment she stepped out of the

hable, she thought. Jason had shown up ahead of her, cl

door of Jason's shin

trides. His face was stiff, barely holding back his fury. "You've got

out of the air. She recognized it at once-it was the scene from the café just the day bef

it look like his hand lingered warmly on her shoulder while she gazed up

g for a divorce-you've already lande

biting tone. Madelyn noticed but b