Chapter 264 - Happy And Safe

Hunter's POV

Hector finally got discharged from the hospital and came home to the castle, and we all felt so happy he survived. Madeline was so excited to see her grandfather. And I couldn't be happier.

I made sure my entire family went home to Archois, knowing my father and sister were still couldn't be trusted. I was so angry when Maddie told me about what Kaye had told her, and I felt so useless that I couldn't even protect my wife and, worse, against my own family members. 

It was hard on my part to accept what was going on since I felt so happy that I thought my dad and Charlotte finally had a change of heart without knowing they manipulated everything, including my father's sickness. I couldn't still believe the person I had adored so much since I was a child could be this wicked.

"Hey, are you okay, my love?" I heard Madeline's sweet voice behind me as I was standing near the wide opened window of our room, and even if the view is breathtaking, nothing can compare to the feeling I felt every time I felt her near me. Madeline will always be the most beautiful creation I have ever seen, and I am so thankful to God that she is mine.

I felt her arms around me, and I smiled when her bump hit my back, and I slowly turned around and looked at her with a beautiful smile on my face.

"Nothing can be wrong when I am with you, my sweet Madeline," I said as I cupped her beautiful face, and I couldn't believe that until now, she would blush every time I looked at her with great intensity. Her enticing lips made me lean down and claim them with my mouth, and I was kissing my wife with too much affection, and her sweet moans and the way she kisses me back will always make me hard every time we make out.

"You are lying, my love." She said after I let go of her sweet mouth, and I know she can see me through.

"What is bothering you, Hunter?" Maddie asked with a worried expression on her face.

"Okay, I am still upset about dad and Charlotte, and I hate to think because of me, your life is in danger," I said, and she smiled.

"Don't worry, Hunter, nothing will happen to me; their evil plan will never be successful; evil will never win against goodness." She said, and I looked at her with tenderness.

"Too much goodness in your heart will be the reason you will get hurt, Madeline. Don't trust them so much that they will change, and I am sorry that this is all happening to you because of me." I said, and she smiled at me.

"You are my happiness, Hunter, and nothing is your fault; you are my husband, and there is nowhere in this world I wanna be but to be with you," Madeline responded, and I took her into my arms.

"Don't worry about anything, Hunter; they will come to realize we have done nothing to them, and I know how much you love your sister and your father, and it seemed like all they ever wanted is to hurt you by harming me, and this is all happening because of me, and not because of you," Maddie added while I shook my head.

"If I didn't come into your life, you could have a peaceful life," I said as I released a deep sigh.

"And I am sure I will never experience this kind of happiness, Hunter. You should know that having you in my life is the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me, my love. Don't ever say that because I don't have any regrets marrying you." Madeline said, and I felt better since nothing mattered to me in this world aside from Madeline and our son.

The days passed in a blur, and I felt disappointed when I found out Kaye was telling the truth about my father's fake illness. How could he fool us all? I told Madeline about it, and I could see the pain on her face, but we kept it between us since I still cared about my father no matter how evil he could be.

I asked my mom to be vigilant at all times, but I knew my father would never hurt my mom and Lily. And it feels like he only hated my existence and Madeline. And I wondered why he had to continue doing this when he knew my wife was an heiress, and her grandfather was wealthier than us. My dad also knew that my wife would inherit everything, and it dawned on me he wanted to eliminate us all after Hector turned over everything to Madeline and me.

I was horrified, and I needed to secure everything. It took a lot of effort to double the security without alarming my wife, and I made sure the newly hired men would not interact with Madeline so she would not worry about what was going on.

Every time I am in the office, I can't concentrate until I can't take it anymore. I did something that would make me feel at ease and make my wife happy.

"Hunter! Is everything alright? Is Madeline okay?" Gina asked, and I smiled when I heard her questions on the other line.

"Relax, Gina, your best friend, is alright. I know you have an excellent job out there at Archois, and it would be too much if I asked you for some favor you can't refuse. I want to hire you, Gina." I said, and she was speechless for a while, and when she answered me, I could feel her excitement.

"What am I going to do with your company, Hunter?" Gina asked, and I hesitated.

"I will hire you as one of my executive staff, but your main job would be with my wife," I said, and I felt so worried if she would decline.

"Wow, who could refuse an offer like that, I'd love to, but do you know she will get disappointed if she learns you hire me so that she will have some company? Hire me as your staff, and I will do the rest; all she will know is I will be working for you." She said, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling like an idiot.

"Thank you, Gina," I said.

"I should be the one thanking you, Hunter, for loving my best friend this way; she is more a friend and a sister to me, and her sadness will be my sorrow, and her happiness would be my joy too, and I couldn't thank you enough for making her so happy," Gina responded.

"Can you resign with your work immediately? Just tell me if you ever needed my help." I said, and I could hear Gina's laughter on the other line.

"Don't worry, I will be there before your wife gives birth to your son, and I couldn't wait to be there with my best friend." She said, and I couldn't stop myself from grinning.

"I need to go now, Gina. I will send you the plane ticket the moment you tell me the date you will be flying here, and please don't tell Madeline about it. I want to surprise my wife." I said.

"Of course, I won't. Goodbye, Hunter." She responded I ended the call after I said my goodbye to Gina, and I felt better knowing my wife would be so happy to have her best friend. All I want for Madeline is to be happy and safe.

Before fetching Gina at the airport, I dropped by the nearest flower shop since I wanted to buy flowers for my pregnant wife and her best friend. Even if Madeline's tummy is now so big, she still looked so hot and sexy, and I couldn't stop thinking about her every waking moment of my life. I couldn't stop feeling so worried even if I tightened the security, and I couldn't believe the threat would be coming from my family members.

"Gina!" Madeline yelled as her eyes widened when she saw Gina with me, and I felt so delighted to see the happiness on her face. Gina ran towards her, and they both hugged each other, and I could see the tears in my wife's eyes, and I slowly moved closer to them, and when they let go of each other, I handed the bouquet to her, and I gave the other one to Gina.

"Welcome to the company, Gina!" I said as I gave her the flowers, and I could see the shock on my wife's face; I moved closer to Madeline, and I lay my arm around her shoulders.

"Thank you, Hunter, for this wonderful opportunity, don't worry, I will be a good employee," Gina responded.

"No way!" Madeline said with a beautiful smile on her face.

"Yes, Maddie, I applied as one of the executive staff of your husband, and thankfully I passed. I didn't inform you since I wanted to pass the exam on my own and without your help." Gina said, and I could tell she could be a good actress.

"Wow! Congratulations, Gina; I couldn't explain the happiness I felt even if you didn't tell me about it; I am shocked but happy." My wife said.

We ate dinner, and I told Madeline Gina would be staying at the castle while she looked for her place.

"Gina, please, don't look for a place where you can stay; this castle is so big, you can stay with us," Madeline asked, and I felt so glad my wife bought our act.

"Well, that would be fantastic, but I would like to pay for rent, and I want Hunter to deduct it with my salary," Gina said, and my wife protested, but Gina insisted if she doesn't pay for the rent, she will be looking for her own place.

"Okay, in one condition," Madeline said, and she sounded so serious, and I suddenly felt worried about her condition.

"And what would be the condition, Maddie?" Gina asked, and I could tell she was eager to learn what it could be.

"You will receive the full refund the moment you will move out." She said, and I couldn't contain my laughter, and I saw Gina's face fall.

"That is not fair, Maddie," Gina muttered.

"You are a family, Gina; no need to pay rent.." Madeline insisted, and I shrugged my shoulder as I realized Gina couldn't win this argument, and I took my wife's hand over the table and looked at her with a wide grin on my face.