Aggressive Wife

Chapter 367

Chapter 367 Helping Daddy

Thomas looked confused at his brother. "Why won't we have a Daddy anymore? My godfather is a good guy. He'll like Daddy."

"So do you want your godfather to fall in love with Mommy and become our Daddy?" Colton asked expressionlessly.

Thomas was usually a bright child but he was a complete idiot when it came to matters of the heart.

"No way. Godfather is godfather. He'll always be my godfather." He shook his head. Xander had already been his godfather for five years. He wasn't going to suddenly become his "Daddy".

"Forget it. You won't understand even if I explain. All you need to know is that you need to help Daddy. See? We all know your godfather but Daddy doesn't know a single person. He'll be sad if we don't help him."

Colton was now pulling his tricks.

Thomas blinked. He suspected Colton of lying to him but he had no proof of that.

Noah was also an amazing man who would put himself at a disadvantage just because he was out of his element.

Lil' brother loves Daddy too much.

"I know. I'll help Daddy." He flashed him a perfunctory smile and ran up to the elevators.

Madeline followed close behind while sending Xander a text.

"Is Aunt Emelia around?"

Xander was quick to reply. "She left with Caitlin to prepare lunch. I heard they made things difficult for you the last time you dropped by. Sorry about that."

"We've been through a lot together. There's no need for all that."

She was just about to hit the "send" button but her phone was once again snatched right out of her hands.

Noah was holding Mackenzie up with one hand and holding the elevator doors open for her, but she was so focused on texting that she didn't notice.

That's just great. I haven't even met the man and now I'm pissed.

"What are you doing? Give it back." Madeline entered the elevator and tried to retrieve her phone. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Noah happened to catch the unsent text.

Anger flared in him.

"What kind of relationship do the two of you have?" The look on his face was tense. If it weren't for Mackenzie still being in his arms, his expression would've been outright spine-chilling.

Madeline didn't want to start an argument in front of the children either. She held out her hand to demand her phone. "We're good friends."

"Friends? Just friends?" Noah didn't seem to believe her. The photograph that Trenton had shown him of her and Xander sharing a kiss was not photoshopped.

The elevator doors opened and a few strangers piled in, leading to the woman being squeezed up against him. He was still staring at her as if she had done him wrong.

She could feel the beginnings of rage welling up in her. "It's none of my business whether you believe me or not."

"Actions speak louder than words. Try harder if you want me to believe you," he said through gnashed teeth.

She rolled her eyes.

When they arrived, Madeline stepped out of the confined space first. Colton gave Thomas a nudging look, with the latter rushing up to her to take her hand. "Wait for me, Mommy."

She slowed her steps as Noah took the initiative to push open the door to the ward and bumped into Xander who was on his way out.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" Madeline immediately rushed up to check on Xander who had the door thrown open at him.

Having just woken up with his full body functions not yet recovered, he could barely withstand a modicum of harm.

Xander looked up at Noah and inclined his head in greeting. The latter, however, did not respond. He remained indifferent and standoffish.

"Did you hit your leg?" Madeline rolled up his pant leg to see a purple bruise forming. She gave Noah a reproachful look.

Noah's gaze darkened. The passing doctors and nurses couldn't help but speed away at the mere sight of him.

"Mommy, Daddy is…" Mackenzie felt sorry for her father who was being reprimanded by her mother kneeling by her godfather's side and tried to cut in only for Xander to interrupt her.

"You've grown, Mackenzie. I remember I had a Disney plush toy in my car when the accident happened. It's probably already gone with the crash," he said lovingly.

Mackenzie's heart twinged when she reminisced on the days when she still lived with him. She struggled out of Noah's arms and waddled over to the wheelchair-bound man to take his hand.

"I didn't get it but I'll be happy if you give it to me at a later date."

"You're such a good girl." Xander turned back to Madeline and said with heartfelt emotion.

Madeline nodded, agreeing with the sentiment. Mackenzie could be an overbearing child but she was still assertive and sensible.

"Me too! Me too! I grew up too!" Thomas ran up to Xander while scratching the back of his head. "Look at me. I got taller!"

Xander patted his head. "You're so spirited now. It won't be long before you can protect your Mommy and sister now."

"Of course! I'll grow up as fast as possible so I can protect you too, godfather!" Thomas patted his chest and assured.

Colton watched the family of four happily reminiscing about the past, while his father, the outsider, stood beside him sulking.

He couldn't help but sigh and went up to Madeline to tug at the hem of her shirt.

Madeline hurriedly took his hand to introduce him to Xander. "You probably haven't met him before. This is Colton. Mackenzie and Thomas's elder brother. Colt, this is Mommy's friend. Say hi."

"He might as well just call me godfather since both Mackenzie and Thomas do it." Xander took out a piece of crystal carved out to resemble a monkey. It was cute.

It was also clearly of high grade and felt cool to the touch.

"Yay! Colt also has one now, just like me and Zeke!" Thomas took the piece from Colt and compared it to the one hanging from his neck. It was the exact same.

Colton couldn't refuse it even if he wanted to.

"I want equipment too, godfather. Can you make Colt one? I gave one of my Little Bees to him!" Thomas clung to the man and pouted childishly.

Xander didn't reject the request. "Of course. I'll give some to Colt when I get discharged."

"Yay! Mommy and I will come to pick you up then!" Thomas was jumping with joy.

Colton noticed how Madeline had no intention of stopping Xander from giving him gifts, so he anxiously nudged Noah who remained motionless.