While speaking, Madison Barton's heart was filled with deep tenderness.
She leaned gently on Mark Reed's shoulder and softly said, "Dear, it's worth it to give everything for the chance to nurture our child, even if it means I can't wear beautiful clothes anymore, or if my face gets spots and isn't pretty. I'm still willing."
Looking down at Madison Barton, the image of another person lingered in his mind. Valentine Teller must have felt the same way—no matter how much it cost, it was worth it.
A wave of bitterness welled up from his heart.
He should despise her, but somehow he couldn't completely remove her from his heart.
Nowadays, she's married with a child, appearing as a middle-aged woman, yet her smile is so warm and genuine.
Sorrow seems to have no relation to her anymore, and she exudes a captivating charm.
Not outwardly, but from within.
This radiant charm from the depths of her soul was profoundly shocking to him, striking him painfully.
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