Chapter 63: The Madison Family

As Richard and Emma left the school, wholly absorbed in the relief and joy of seeing Henry so happily settled, they failed to notice the sleek black sedan parked across the street. Nor did they see the young woman seated in the backseat, her eyes narrowed as she studied them intently through the tinted windows. The woman's name was Allie. She was the niece of the formidable Old Madam Madison, matriarch of the wealthy and influential Madison family. With a few deft taps on her phone, she pulled up her aunt's contact information and placed a call. Miles away, in the wealthy Madison family estate, Old Madam Madison and her husband, Old Master Madison, were enjoying their morning tea in the lush, meticulously maintained gardens. The gentle clink of china against the saucer was the only sound to disturb the tranquil scene as they basked in the warm spring sunshine. The shrill trill of Madam Madison's phone broke the peaceful silence, and she frowned slightly as she glanced at the c