Chapter 245

245 –He Broke Off The Engagement

Madeline:

After a few minutes, once Baxter had left and I had put my kids to sleep, I went to the window beside the couch and saw Baxter step out of the room. He did not stay with her.

I shut the window and sat back on the couch, biting my nails.

“He did it for us,” my wolf cheered inside me.

I rolled my eyes at her.

“Or maybe it’s because he’s a responsible man and doesn’t like to do things that are morally wrong,” I replied, gently pinching my fingers and looking away, my gaze drifting around the room.

“Oh, come on. Just say it. You’re happy. He took a stand for you. And he told us he would not touch her,” my wolf continued.

That did not mean all my worries were gone. There was still one big issue I could not ignore. Yuvonne was right in

the next room.

What would happen in the morning? We would be checking out. Would she follow us? How would we live like that?

I could not trust her, to be honest. I knew for a fact that she had only come here to make my life miserable.

Otherwise, knowing her, she would never go rogue. She came here to stay close, to cause enough rift between me and Baxter to break us apart.

Still, knowing Baxter, I was certain he would not act foolishly based on her claims or anything she said. He was always reasonable and responsible.

With that thought, I lay down on the couch, pulled the blanket up to my chest, and fell asleep easily. I did not know why. I just knew that if Baxter said he would not touch her, he would not.

I woke up early the next morning because I had to pack everything and leave for the mountains. I wondered how Yuvonne would act once we left. What if a monster came and took her one day?

My wolf snickered, and I rolled my eyes at her.

My kids sat beside me, waiting for Baxter to arrive. They had already asked about him at least ten times.

“Mommy, where is Daddy?” Bodhi asked again, and this time I knew I could not make any more excuses.

“Is he with the bad aunt? Why is he there? Why isn’t he here?” Elara complained, folding her arms over her chest.

They barely touched the sandwiches I had gotten from the vending machine.

Even when I stepped outside, I did not see him around the room. I did not know if he had returned last night or not. I assumed he must have.

As I was thinking about it, my eyes drifted to the window, and I noticed Baxter in the parking lot. I had opened the window earlier, and now I saw him reaching for Yuvonne’s room.

He glanced at me, then looked away. The way he moved toward her door was urgent.

“Kids, why don’t you wait here? I’ll go see where Baxter is, okay?” I said, gently patting their shoulders as I got up from the bed.

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245–He Prote Off The Engagement

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I needed to ask Baxter what he was planning.

I stepped out of the room and noticed that Yuvonne’s door was already open. I could hear their conversation from inside, so I walked up to the doorway. Not to eavesdrop, but because I was about to make my presence known.

“ You spent the entire night outside,” Yuvonne said.

The moment I stepped into the doorway, I saw her sitting on the bed in a blue dress. Her makeup was done, and she looked ready, almost thriving in the rogue community.

Baxter stood with his back to me.

“Yuvonne, you have to go back,” he said.

The moment he said that, Yuvonne stood up, and her eyes landed on me.

“I know you’re saying this because you’re worried about me, but trust me, I can stay in rogue land too,” she replied instantly, making it clear that I should not get my hopes up, that this was not about me.

“That’s not the point, Yuvonne. And if you understand, then leave. In fact, I’ve already called Ron. He’s sending his warriors to come and collect you,” Baxter stated confidently. 3

Yuvonne’s jaw dropped. She looked upset, or maybe disgusted. I could not tell. The look on her face was strange, almost hysterical. 1

“No, you’re not doing this to me. Baxter, I told you everything last night. How can you?” she said, stepping toward him.

He raised his palm, stopping her.

“The engagement is off. Go ahead, find yourself a better man and marry him. As for me, I’m a married man. And I’m telling you right now, if you try to speak to me again, I will not be kind. Return to your home p>

As he spoke, he turned to point toward the door and then noticed me. His hand slowly lowered.

I gave him a gentle smile, a quiet greeting for the morning, but he did not return it. His expression was hard, maybe because of Yuvonne.

Yuvonne looked at me and then back at him.

“You can tell me to leave, but you cannot decide whether I marry someone else or not. I will stay in your name, and I will wait for you,” she said, sniffling as she wiped her cheek with the back of her hand, tears rolling down her face. 1

But I noticed how cold Baxter was. Once he was done with someone, he was completely done.

And I began to wonder if it was the right thing. Because with me, he was becoming a supportive man. But with her, he was not a good fiancé, 1

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