Chapter 240 - Hunter’s Promise

Madeline's POV

I couldn't stop feeling so anxious as I waited for my grandpa to come back with my husband. I was wearing a beautiful knee-length purple dress paired with white flat sandals; ever since I got pregnant, I was afraid of wearing heels because I didn't want to trip and harm my baby inside my womb. My aunt Francine and I were waiting for them at the restaurant.

"Madeline, this is one of the companies your grandfather owned in Neospoli, and as possible, I want you to know about the family businesses; after your father died, I know I was next in line, but I felt so glad we found you. I can't serve two masters at the same time. I am married to Paul, and he is also the only heir of his parents' empire. We can't deny we are no longer getting any younger. You are our only hope Maddie and your offspring." My aunt declared that I needed to swallow my saliva since it took a lot to process. 

"I regret to inform you that I know nothing about running a business, mom. I just got started training in Hunter's company before something happened to his sister; besides, I am now married to Hunter, I want to know you and grandpa, but I don't think I can stay here that long." I replied.

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"I understand, Madeline, but I hope you can convince your husband to stay here in Neospoli and take over grandpa's company because Hunter has three siblings while you are the only heir of your grandpa's empire. And your children should enjoy the fruit of labors of your great-grandparents." Aunt Francine said, and I don't want to make her upset, but I have to be honest with her that I can't decide something like that, and I hate to think that I wanted to stay here in Neospoli while my heart is longing to be in Astikoz with my family and friends.

"And I am hoping, my dear, that you will reconsider about it, and maybe you can ask your husband, and I am sure Hunter will not say no to you. I can tell how much your husband adores and loves you, Madeline." She added, and I smiled at my aunt, and I knew right away that I was blushing.

"Oh, dear, your love for your husband is extraordinary, I only mentioned his name, and you are already blushing. Young love is sweet, and I am envious of how you care for each other. I like the way Hunter showed his love for you, Maddie. And you are such a lucky girl, and I am so thankful that you have him as your husband." My aunt declared, and I smiled at her, unable to control myself from blushing.

Then I saw a handsome man approaching us, and I could tell right away he was my aunt's husband by the way he looked at my aunt Francine with great intensity. And I knew how much he loved my aunt because I could see how he looked at my aunt in the same way my husband was looking at me every time we were together.

"Hello, gorgeous!" He greeted my aunt and kissed her on the lips, and then he looked at me with a beautiful smile plastered on his face.

"You must be Madeline, and your aunt was right; you looked so stunning, my dear, just like my lovely wife; you both inherited Hector Grant's looks." He said, and he extended his hand to me, and I realized he is the kind of man I am comfortable with because of his warm personality. I almost laughed when I realized Hunter and my grandpa had the same personality.

"It is my pleasure to meet you; finally, Madeline, I am Paul, your aunt's handsome husband, and since you are calling your aunt mom, I want you to call me dad," He said while he was still grinning at me, and I heard my aunt giggle.

"The pleasure is all mine," I replied as I felt his warm hand tightly grip my palm as I shook his hand, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling at him since he has a contagious smile. We talked, and no wonder my aunt Francine was so crazy about him.

Uncle Paul has a great sense of humor, and I could say I will not get bored talking with him. And my uneasiness was gone, and it felt like I was their real daughter, and I didn't want the day to end as I thought how wonderful it is to have a family. And I know I miss how it feels since it has been a long time that my mom died, and I didn't get the chance to meet my dad again after he left us when I was still a baby.

I was laughing so hard at uncle Paul's joke when I saw Hunter and grandpa, and I couldn't stop myself from standing on my feet, and I couldn't control myself from running to them, and I almost forgot I was a pregnant woman. I couldn't explain the happiness that I felt when I saw my husband and grandpa get inside the restaurant. I ran towards them, and my husband was smiling at me, and I threw myself at his welcoming arms, and I was standing with my toes as I kissed my husband on the lips, and it felt so good to feel his arms around me as he kissed me back with the same urgency.

And I couldn't believe I would make out with Hunter in front of the guests who were eating in the restaurant, but I didn't care anymore as I realized how much I missed him even if I had seen him this morning. My face flushed when I heard my grandpa clear his throat. And that is the only time my husband released me from his embrace.

"I miss you," I said in more than a whisper, and I felt my husband hold my hand.

"I miss you so much too, Madeline," Hunter whispered in my ear, and then we walked after grandpa towards our table, and I introduced Hunter to uncle Paul. I was smiling like an idiot as I watched my husband talk with uncle Paul. When I looked at my grandpa, he looked at them full of admiration, and I couldn't stop myself from feeling so emotional. It feels like I am still a single woman, and this is the first time I have introduced my hot boyfriend to my family. And I realized it felt so nice to have them in my life, and I am thankful for this opportunity to be with them.

We had a wonderful dinner, and my husband was holding my hand under the table, and I couldn't stop myself from giggling while eating my dinner.

"Are you happy?" My husband asked me the moment we got back at my grandpa's castle, and he was holding my waist with his hands while we were facing each other.

"Of course, I can't imagine myself sleeping alone on that big bed without you by my side, and I know I can't stop myself from thinking that you came all the way here, yet we couldn't be together," I replied as he pulled me closer to him. I could feel the knots in my stomach as I gazed at his handsome face.

"Me too. It would be hard on my part to sleep without you by my side, knowing I am at Neospoli, and I can't see and kiss you." He said before he leaned down and captured my eager lips. We shared a passionate kiss before he picked me up and carried me into the bathroom while I couldn't stop myself from giggling.

I had an excellent sleep in Hunter's arms, and the following day we had breakfast with my grandpa, aunt Francine, and uncle Paul. And then I was shocked when grandpa asked us to come with him to his office, and I didn't expect he was planning to have a press conference, and he introduced me to the public with my husband. He was so proud to tell the media I am his long-lost granddaughter and the heiress of his empire.

When I was a child, I only had a simple wish during my birthdays, and that was to see my father, and I never dreamed of being wealthy. A simple meal with my mom and dad would be enough for my young heart, and as I grew older when my mom got sick, I wished I had all the money in the world to save her so she could live longer, and she could see her grandchildren. And I hate to think that I was so useless when I witnessed how much she suffered.

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I never expected to marry a big shot, and now I find it hard to believe I am the only heir of the wealthiest man in this country, yet I couldn't save my mom. She raised me alone and did everything she could so I could live in this world.

"Hey, are you okay?" I heard my husband ask me the moment he stood behind me in front of the wide window of my grandfather's office. He embraced me from behind, and I closed my eyes as I smelled his masculine scent that will always make me feel giddy and excited.

"Yes, I am. I can't stop myself from missing my mom," I said as I leaned my head on his chiseled chest.

"I know how much you miss her, my sweet, but one thing I am sure, she is now happy knowing you have a handsome, hot, and rich husband." He said, and I laughed.

"Kidding aside, I know your mother is happy beyond words. I promise in front of her grave that I will take good care of you as long as I live. And I also vowed to protect you and our children from all the harm in this world and to love you for the rest of my life, and not even death can stop me from loving you, my sweet Madeline.." Hunter said, and all my sadness was gone as I turned around and looked at my husband, and I felt so happy to see his eyes looking at me with full love and affection.