Chapter 723

Zach crouched down, holding Madelyn's chin, and inquired, "And what if it happens again?"

Madelyn's eyes, red and swollen from tears, seemed to beg for something else. "You can do whatever you want with me, Zach. Just don't hurt them."

Zach's gaze was indifferent. He asked, "Madelyn, what should you call me?"

Swallowing hard, Madelyn's hoarse voice emerged, "Hubby..."

Zach leaned in to kiss away the tears on Madelyn's eyelids, his voice softening. "There won't be a third time, understand?"

Nodding, Madelyn watched as Zach signaled his bodyguard to hand over their baby. Assured that the baby was unharmed, she finally relaxed. In one swift motion, Zach scooped her and their baby into his arms.

Sneering at Ethan, he commanded, "Lock him in the basement. If anyone comes looking, turn them away. Get a doctor to make sure he stays alive."

"As you wish, sir."

Primarily, Zach's mission was to reel in Madelyn. Once they were in his room, he laid her on the bed. With tenderness, he claim