Chapter 189 - Leave The Past Behind

Hunter's POV

I walked to open the main door, and I couldn't stop feeling apprehensive about who would be there outside the door. I didn't expect anyone, and I know if our unexpected visitors were enemies, my bodyguards would have already taken them down. And I can see the worries on my wife's face as I left here on the sofa, and as possible, I don't want to make Madeline worried about anything because I am thinking about our child.

The moment I opened the door, I was stunned when I saw Rebecca and my brother standing before me. And I wonder what they are doing here right now when I am having a good time with my pregnant wife.

"Rebecca, Parker!" I exclaimed, and I don't know if it would be alright for Madeline to invite them inside, but I know her, she could be very understanding, besides I am aware of how she helped my younger brother and my ex-fiancee. I know this feels awkward, but I couldn't ask them to leave; Parker is my brother. Even if I am still angry with him that he collaborated with Charlotte and Rebecca to make me like a fool believing I was the father of Rebecca's child, I still care about him.

"What are you doing here?" I asked as I controlled to lower my voice.

"We came to see your wife, and we are not here to give you trouble. I want to say thank you to Madeline, Hunter, and of course, I wanted to see you after what happened. I was worried about you, and I am so thankful you survived the explosions." Parker said.

"Thank you, Parker. Please, come inside." I said as I widely opened the door for them.

I can see the looked of surprise on my wife's face when she saw Rebecca, and of course, I understand my wife's reaction, but Madeline is good at hiding her emotions, she smiled at them like they were old friends, and I sat beside her right away, since I want to make my wife feel secure with my love. I could tell the changes in my brother's personality.

I could tell Rebecca changed him, and I felt so glad they found each other. Parker talked with Madeline, and I could tell how much he respected Madeline. I felt so proud of my wife that even if my brother almost hurt her before, she forgave him for his mistakes, and I felt delighted since Parker is my younger brother, and I could tell my mom would be so happy to see him tomorrow.

I don't know if it would be a good idea to leave my wife and Rebecca alone together in our vacation house, but I need to talk with Parker regarding our father, and I don't want my wife to know about anything about it, so I told them that we need to buy food for our lunch. We just drove around the Magnolia village.

"You should be careful, Hunter, I know dad is planning something big, and after what happened to Rebecca and me, I could tell our father is so obsessed with money, and he has been collaborating with Kaye's father," Parker said.

"I am no longer afraid of Clark Divenson, Parker." I declared, and I looked at my brother sideways before I returned my attention on the road.

"I know, but I am worried about Madeline. I am aware he will target your wife. I am sure he was the one behind the explosions at the mining that almost killed you and Calixto." My brother replied, and I released a heavy sigh.

"I know. Thank you, Parker, for your concern about my wife." I replied.

"Madeline has a good heart, Hunter, and you are so lucky to have her as your wife. And I don't want her to get hurt." He said, and I smiled at my brother.

"Knowing dad is targeting her, and I can't stay quiet. I know how much you love her. That is why I want to help you, Hunter." He said.

"Thank you, Parker, but I think you should look after Rebecca, now that you pissed him off, I could tell dad was also planning on hurting her, so it is better to be vigilant at all times," I responded.

"Yeah, I know, and I hope he will just stop so our family will have peace." My brother said.

"Yeah, me too, I am not happy that this is happening to all of us, especially now that I am married to Madeline, and I am going to be a dad," I replied.

"Speaking of getting married, that is one of the reasons why I came, I already asked Rebecca to marry me, and she said yes. And I want to share the good news with you. Congratulations, Hunter, and I am excited to be an uncle." My brother said.

"Wow! That would be perfect, Parker. I am so happy for you, brother, and thank you, and I am so excited to be a dad, too," I replied.

"Don't worry about your wedding since I will be the one to shoulder all the expenses of your upcoming wedding," I added.

"No, Hunter, it is my wedding, and I need to make Rebecca proud of me." He replied.

"Of course, I understand, but I am aware our father froze your account, so I think you needed my help." I insisted.

"And if you want, you can work at the company, Parker, that company is ours, and it belonged to our grandparents, and I am sure mom will be happy if you will get on board," I continued, and his face lit up.

"Are you sure about that?" He asked.

"Yes, I am; besides, I know you have your specialty, or if you want to start your own company, I will support you financially, and we can be partners," I said.

"I love to start my own company, brother." He said, and I smiled.

"Okay, come to my office during office hours so we can discuss it. I am excited for you. I know you have the ability to do it, and I am aware that our father was the only one who didn't trust your ability, but now that you are planning to get married to Rebecca, I think it is about time you should start building your dreams." I said to him.

"Are you willing to finance me?" He asked, and I tapped his shoulder.

"Of course, I know I can trust you; besides, whatever happens, we are still brothers, Parker. I am your elder brother, and I felt responsible for you." I said.

"Thank you." He said.

"If you want to get married to Rebecca right away, just tell me, and I will call my friend," I said.

"Of course, your Mayor friend." He replied, and I nodded my head.

"I will take care of everything, including the reception; just tell me the date so I can prepare everything," I said.

"If you insist." My brother said, and he laughed, and it feels so good to have this conversation with my little brother, I missed the old times where we used to play around our estate, and we were chasing each other. 

We returned to the villa with Chinese food take-out, which I know is one of my wife's favorite. And I felt so happy when I found Madeline and Rebecca talking in the kitchen, and I can see the looked of excitement on my wife's face when she saw the take-out food, and I know she has been craving Chinese food lately and I couldn't deny my wife what she wanted.

I walked closer to her after I put the food on the table, and I gave her a quick pecked on her lips, and I could tell she was more excited to eat her food than to kiss me, but I still felt so happy because she is feeling this way because of our growing baby inside her tummy.

My brother and Rebecca left after we ate lunch, and they said they would be back tomorrow, and I can tell I needed to speak with Rebecca for once. I know I was so angry with her the last time she came to my office, but she can't blame me because what she had done to me was unforgivable. I know Charlotte made her do such a scheme, but I wished she was honest with me too because I made a lot of sacrifices for her. I even hurt the woman I love.

"Hey, why it took you so long to come back? Do I need to know something?" She asked me the moment we went inside the living room after we sent my brother and Rebecca to their car. We are standing and facing each other, and I am staring at my wife's beautiful face.

"Nothing is going on, Maddie. Everything is fine. My brother wanted to have a serious talk with me about Rebecca and him, and I am glad they are getting married." I said as I held her hand.

"Yeah, Rebecca told me the same thing, and I am so happy for them, Hunter." She said, and I could tell my wife was joyous for them, and I felt guilty that I was lying to her, but I couldn't tell my wife about what my brother had told me. I don't want Madeline to worry, especially now that she is pregnant. Besides, I will do everything to protect her from my father, even if I will lose my life for her.

"I am glad you got along with Rebecca," I said as I looked at my wife, and she put her hands around my neck while she looked up at me, and I put my arms around her waist and pulled her closer to me, and I love the way Madeline gazes at me.

"I know Rebecca will always be part of who you are, but I am confident I am the only one in your heart right now; besides, it is time to forget about the heartaches of yesterday, and let us leave the past behind so that we can face the future with peace and happiness in our hearts." She declared, and I claimed her sweet mouth to let her know I agreed with her words.