"Madisyn, I need to know!" Joey's voice trembled with urgency, her eyes searching Madisyn's for answers. "You don't deserve to know!" Madisyn shot back, her voice cracking as tears welled up in her eyes. "Not after you broke up with me!" Her words dissolved into sobs, her chest heaving with the weight of her emotions. "Please," Joey's voice softened, filled with desperation. "Just tell me… is the kid you're pregnant with mine or is it my brother's?" --- Madisyn had always envisioned a simple, colorful life. She dreamed of nurturing her children with love and being a devoted mother, building the family she had always longed for. After years of falling for the wrong men, she thought she had finally found the perfect one, the man who would complete her picture of happiness. But she had made a grave mistake. In her eagerness for love, she had handed over her heart too quickly, trusting too easily. It was a mistake that would cost her dearly when he abandoned her at the altar, leaving her humiliated on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. As if that betrayal wasn’t enough, she soon uncovered the bitter truth: his love had never been real. He had faked every tender word, every promise of forever. But fate has a way of balancing the scales. Madisyn knew that revenge was a dish best served cold, and what could be more satisfying than turning to the one person her ex hated most? His own brother. Dating his brother wasn't just about moving on; it was about reclaiming her power. It was about showing him that she could rise from the ashes he left behind and find love in the most unexpected place—right under his nose.
"I owe you an apology," Carol said after a sigh.
"Apologies for what?"
"I went to Ethan and made quite a scene. I thought your presence here was because of an affair between you two."
Madisyn swallowed hard, a wave of dread washing over her. Her face paled.
"But he explained that he hired you because you needed a job, and he just wanted to help considering what his brother did to you."
Madisyn let out a sigh of relief. "Yeah, I needed a job, and he came to my rescue. I'm still trying to settle in, though."
"I'm sure you'll make it. It's going to be tough at first. This is a very competitive environment. It can be stressful and demanding, but I'm confident you'll get far."
Madisyn offered Carol a small smile of appreciation. Her words felt sincere, warming Madisyn's heart. "Thank you."