Chapter 234

Madeline quickly came to her senses and stepped back. "Sorry."

Caleb was about to wrap her in a protective embrace but instead let his hand drop with a gentle smile on his face. "No worries. That thunderbolt scared me too."

He helped Madeline out of her soaked raincoat and into a dry jacket as he spoke.

Madeline, who had been shivering with cold, finally started to feel a bit of warmth. She smiled gratefully and said, "Thanks, Caleb."

Caleb just gave a small shake of his head.

Asher watched the two of them curiously.

Madeline had casually mentioned she was married, but Asher had never seen her husband. The way that guy was looking at her made it clear that he was not her husband.

That look in his eyes, though...

Asher knew that look. He had been there in his own youth. Some things were understood without words.

He sighed to himself, knowing it was not his place to comment. Pulling out his phone, he tried once more for a signal, but no luck. With a resigned shrug, he pocketed t