Hunter's POV
Maddie's grandpa decided to extend our vacation for another three more days, and I felt so happy to spend more ti with Madeline and our son. We were having so much fun, and I felt glad Parker and Rebecca could join us on the last two days of our vacation, and I couldn't stop thinking about my father and Charlotte.
"Thank you so much for inviting us, Hunter," Parker said as we had our drinks near the shore; we were both wearing board shorts and sleeveless tank tops; I could see the sun setting on the horizon while my wife was carrying our son on her chest together with my mom, Rebecca, Lily, and Gina. They were walking barefoot on the white sand.
"Of course, I wished you could join us and have ti to relax with Rebecca," I said.
"Do you have so news about our father?" I asked, and he looked at .
"He ca to my office a couple of tis, and he asked to side with him and Charlotte, and I begged him to stop, but I don't understand why father hated your wife so much, Hunter." He said, and I heavily sighed.
"What you an to side with him?" I asked.
"He warned not to co here and speak with you or mingle with Madeline's family. I could see the hatred on his face, and I wondered why, and it felt like there was sothing deeper reason why he couldn't accept Madeline even if we found out Madeline is an heiress." He responded, and I was thinking the sa thing.
"I am sure father loved you, even if you are not his biological son, and I could tell he hated Madeline, especially now that you have a son," Parker added after drinking his liquor.
"I don't know what to think anymore, and I hate that until now; I felt so afraid if sothing would happen to my wife, Parker," I replied.
"You better be careful, Hunter, and keep Madeline guarded at all tis because the last ti I spoke with father, I could see the determination in his face that whatever it takes, he will take Maddie from you." My brother declared, and my face fell, and I couldn't stop worrying about my wife and son's safety.
"Thank you, Parker, don't worry; I am doing my best to secure everything to make her safe, and I don't want her to think I am taking away her freedom; you know she grew up in poverty." I declared.
"And Madeline is not used to having bodyguards wherever she goes, and after she beca my wife, everything was new to her, and I am proud to say my wife knew how to adopt her new life," I added.
"But now that her life is in danger because of our father, she needs to live her life with bodyguards around her, and I am aware she doesn't want this kind of life since she loves her freedom, and if before, I asked my n to keep distance from her, this ti is different; they need to be with my wife at close range just to keep her safe." I continued.
"Does she know about the threat to her life?" My brother asked, and I nodded my head.
"Yes, and she is brave, Parker," I responded as I looked at Madeline, and I knew I would be lost if sothing happened to my wife.
"I can see that, and when she told you about Rebecca, that was the bravest thing she had ever done; Madeline was already your wife at that ti, but she chose to tell you the truth, and it was because Madeline has a good hard, and I felt guilty that I almost hurt her because of our father." He said, and I looked at my brother with confusion on my face.
"Yes, it wasn't my intention to hurt her that day, Hunter. Dad was the one who asked to harass Madeline. He told that if I do not follow his order, he will not include in his last will." My brother confessed, and I grunted under my breath.
"Why you didn't tell about all this, Parker?" I asked.
"I don't want you to hate dad, and I know you will give another chance if I apologize to you because I know you are a good person, Hunter, and as my big brother, you protected so many tis." He responded.
"On the night Madeline ca to our house, dad briefed on what to do, and I didn't want to do it with Madeline because I like her to be my sister-in-law; I could see her innocence, and I pitied her that she was forced to stay in our mansion and to be honest, I hate you for using your money just to have her as your wife." My brother declared, and his revelation shocked .
"But when I realized Maddie was falling in love with you, and I could see it in your eyes that you were feeling the sa way too, I felt so glad, and I knew that you would never be the sa man again," Parker added.
"I was ashad of what I had done to Maddie, Hunter, and this ti I wanted to make sure she was safe. I know you will do everything to protect your wife, and Hector Grant will do the sa, but since our father has been planning his revenge for so long now, I am still afraid for Madeline's safety." He continued, and I tapped my brother's shoulder.
"Thank you so much for your concern about Maddie, Parker, and you don't need to worry; I already tightened the security around the house," I responded.
"I felt glad you told the truth about what our father had done. I couldn't believe he ordered you to harass my wife." I added.
"I felt relieved you didn't intend to harm Maddie that ti, and even if it was a story from the past, I felt glad I learned the truth now," I said as I smiled at my brother.
"I planned to tell you everything, but I haven't got the chance, and now, I feel so worried about Madeline's safety, and I know I need to tell you everything that I know." My brother responded.
"Thank you, Parker," I said, and I felt glad Parker was on my side.
The dinner was lively as usual, drinks were served, and all I could hear was the laughter at the table and how I wished everything would be okay, but I couldn't stop worrying about Madeline.
"Hey, are you okay, hubby?" I smiled when I heard my sweet wife whispering in my ear.
"Yes, of course," I replied as I looked at her, and I curled my arm around her tiny waist.
"You don't look fine to , and I could see worries all over your face." She seriously said, and I laughed at her.
"Are you a mind reader now, my sweet?" I asked, and it was her turn to laugh.
"I don't need to be a mind reader to know what is going on with you, my dearest husband. I could tell your mind is sowhere else because mom has been calling your na," she said, and I looked at my mother, who was also looking at with a troubled look on her face.
"I am sorry, I was thinking about work." I lied, and she squeezed my palm.
"Don't worry, my love, everything will be alright." She said, and I bead at her.
The family vacation ended happily, and everyone had fun, and we all needed to get back to reality. I felt so happy that Maddie's grandfather allowed us to enjoy ourselves on his vacation ho. It was the best vacation for all of us. Parker and Rebecca, together with Jack, returned to Archois city riding Hector's private plane.
I couldn't believe it when we heard the sad news, my brother and Rebecca died in a car accident two days after arriving ho in our hotown.
"No, this is not happening," my mom cried out after I told her about the tragic accident that happened to my brother and his wife and my ex-fiancee.
"Calixto was there at the hospital, mom, and he took care of everything," I said as I took her and Lily in my arms; they were both hysterical, and I could no longer stop my tears from falling while I could see my wife hugging Gina, and she was also crying.
"Hunter, please, let co with you. Aunt Francine would take care of our baby; you can't leave here; I need to see Parker for the last ti after you told everything; I wanted to call him, but I couldn't believe he would die, and I wanted to see Rebecca too, " my wife was begging , but I know I can't bring her to Archois, not this ti.
I couldn't stop having doubts about Rebecca and my brother's death. It was painful for us, and I wanted to make Madeline stay, but I was afraid to leave her behind. I have fears now, and I felt confused about what to do, especially if I looked at my wife's beautiful face.
"If you love , you should bring with you, Hunter," she declared.
"My sweet Madeline, that is unfair, don't do this to , please; you know how much I love you, and I can't risk it; I couldn't take it if sothing happens to you," I responded.
"Hunter, nothing will happen to , we will be together, and I promise to be at your side always." Madeline insisted, and when she ca closer to , she tiptoed and kissed on the lips. I lost my sense of thinking, and the mont I tasted my wife's lips, I knew it would take a lot of self-control not to say yes to my beloved wife.
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