Chapter 8: Introducing me to his parents

Life had settled into a quiet rhythm for Madison. She had grown used to her new environment, even though some coworkers whispered about her and Mark. Still, she got along well with most of them. She has learned not to interest herself in the gossip of the office, even if it concerns her. Mark had handled the party incident with such grace, briefly making Madison a bit of a celebrity among designers without harming her reputation. If he weren't Henry's uncle, she might have actually found herself liking him more. After two weeks, Madison's ring design was complete. She held it carefully, admiring its beauty. Mark was there too, watching her. Excited, Madison shared her thoughts with him. "It looks like I still have it. I was worried the design wouldn't translate well into reality, but it's gorgeous." Leaning against a bookshelf, Mark was looking for some old projects to show her, wanting to share some insights. "This just shows how talented you are, Madison. I knew you were