Chapter 24 Ronan gripped the receiver tightly , then turned around and spoke to Madison in a calm tone . " There's an urgent matter at the company I need to handle . I'll be back soon . Could I trouble you to look after him for a while ? " Without waiting for Madison's response , he left in a hurry . He worked tirelessly from dusk till dawn , finally managing to stabilize the situation . Almost as soon as the company's issues were resolved , he rushed back to the villa . With his hand on the doorknob , a wave of fear suddenly washed over Ronan . He was afraid - afraid that when he opened the door, he would once again be greeted by an empty , echoing villa . Even though he didn't want to face the truth , Ronan still pushed open the villa door . Silence . A deathly silence . In an instant , all the blood in his body seemed to turn cold . } Ronan covered his face , crouched down on the floor , his shoulders trembling uncontrollably , faint sobs escaping from his throat . Chapter 24 Suddenly , a faint sound came from the second floor . Like a drowning man grasping at his only lifeline , he hurried upstairs . The door to the nursery was slightly ajar , oh only a sliver of light spilling through the crack and falling onto the corridor floor . 288 ¡ Vouchers . Ronan thought , he had missed Madison's delivery before , but this time , he should be able to hold on to Madison . He pushed open the door . The crib stood in the center of the room , the child waving its hands in confusion , a ring of milk stains still wet around its mouth . Ronan walked in and saw a bright red wedding invitation lying next to the baby's pillow . Madison and Aziel stood side by side , wearing smiles he had never seen before . He gently stroked Madison's face in the photo , as if she were truly standing before him . *** The wedding was held in Massachusetts . The only daughter of the Litton family and the rising star in the business world , Aziel , were getting married , causing quite a stir . 3 On the eve of the wedding , Aziel pushed open the door to the dressing room . " The bride and groom aren't supposed to see each other before the wedding , " Aziel said , standing behind the screen as he handed over a folder . Madison took it . " What is it ? " 2 ) Chapter 24 She opened it to find a property transfer agreement and a letter of commitment inside . Aziel voluntarily transferred all his assets to Madison , and if he ever betrayed her during their marriage , he would leave with nothing . 289 Vouchers " Promises mean little ; only black and white on paper can truly put your mind at ease ." Aziel understood Madison better than anyone . As long as she felt secure , he was willing to give her everything he had . " Dear Ms. Litton , you are finally about to become my bride . " Madison tapped her fingers on the folder . " Aren't you afraid I'll run off with everything you own ? " " That would be my honor . " Aziel was always like this - quietly giving Madison all the security she needed , without saying much . " A letter of commitment has no legal effect . " Even so , Madison still signed her name . " For the rest of my life , please take care of me , Mr. Vane . " " For the rest of my life , please take care of me , Ms. Litton . The romantic wedding march began to play , dreamy as a fairy tale . and the ceremony was as A cascade of pink roses fell from the eighteenth floor like a waterfall , resembling an ocean . Everything was just as Madison had dreamed her wedding would be . 40 81 % 08 22 Chapter 24 What the man she loved for five years never gave her , the man she had known for only five months gave her . Passing through the arch of roses , Madison stopped in front of Aziel , gazing at the handsome man through her veil . 288 Vouchers Aziel knelt on one knee before Madison and slipped a diamond ring as large as a pigeon's egg onto her finger . The priest dutifully asked , " Mr. Vane , do you take this woman to be your wife , to love her før richer or poorer , in sickness and in health , to be faithful to her for life and never betray her ? " " I do . " Almost before the priest had finished speaking , Aziel couldn't wait to answer . The priest then asked Madison the same question , but Madison pressed her lips together and said nothing . A commotion rippled through the guests below , everyone speculating about what was happening . Countless eyes fell on Madison , making her feel nervous all over again . She opened her mouth , but no sound came out . Just as the commotion reached its peak , Aziel spoke up , " She does not . "