28 The Barbeque Party

Madeline's POV

"Cal, you can't do that, and I won't allow Hunter to fire you without valid reasons. He was the reason I run away in the first place, and he has no right to make your family suffer because of me. You have mouths to feed Cal, and this is my battle. I need to face Hunter because I can't let him do something unfair to the rest of you. Besides, I think I can't run away from him no matter what I do." I declared.

"I am sorry, Madeline, but it is true. His men found you, but he asked me to approach you because he doesn't want you to hate him even more. I can't explain to you, but he needs you, Madeline." He said.

"If you want me to understand your boss, could you at least tell me what is going on with his life?" I asked.

"I am sorry, Maddie. It is not my story to tell." He said, and I can't stop myself from feeling disappointed that I don't have any clue why Hunter still wants me to be his bride.

"Can I ask a favor to you, Cal?" I asked.