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Madeline Carter was cautious every step of the way.

She was extremely careful to please Christopher Robinson, as if she was afraid of displeasing him and causing their mother-son relationship to become strained.

But being cautious ultimately led her to this point.

When Madeline received a call from Christopher in the afternoon, she seemed completely drained of energy.

Ivy Harrison crouched on the sofa's edge and softly tried to reassure her: "Maybe he's just worried about you; it's June, after all, and the weather is hot. Your health isn't great, and even though Young Master doesn't say much, he's well aware of that."

Did Madeline believe her?

Of course not; Christopher was her son, and she knew him well enough to know he wouldn't be like that.

Caring?

That hadn't happened in many years.