Chapter 24. Don’t Be Rude

Madeline’s POV

I stretched out and looked through the window.

A small smile spread across my face. It was snowing outside.

I sat up and glanced at the clock on my wall. It was 7:35 a.m. I woke up a bit too early, but I slept so well and I felt rested and ready to start my day.

I was just about to stand up and go to the bathroom when a quiet knock on my door stopped me.

I knew who it was even before the door opened.

“Come in,” I said, making Mike open the door.

“Good morning, honey,” Mike said as he peered inside. “I made breakfast. Are you hungry?”

I shook my head, making him frown a little.

“You have to eat, Maddie,” he said as he stepped inside. “You work all day. You can’t go without breakfast again.”

“I always eat at the diner,” I said and I saw sadness in Mike’s eyes.

It didn’t bother me. If he cared about me and my well-being, he wouldn’t have left me 15 years ago.

“Come on, honey,” he said, giving