Chapter 1041

I gathered my hair, put on a coat, and walked outside with a cup of coffee and a glass of milk. I also brought a dessert for the little girl and set everything down in front of the woman. The woman glanced at the tray before shifting her gaze to my face. I wasn't sure if she was surprised by my bare face or something else, but her brows furrowed slightly. "I'm Madeline Crown. And you are?" I introduced myself directly. "You don't know me." Her eyes remained fixed on my face. Even though I had been eating well during my postpartum recovery, I hadn't gained much weight. Brandon had been making me balanced, low-fat meals, and I had been exercising as well. So, I didn't change much in appearance. If anything had changed, it was my skin—it had become fairer and smoother. Even Brandon had said my face was as soft and delicate as our daughter's. "May I ask what these mean?" I placed her order slip on the table. A breeze swept past, carrying a fallen leaf that landed right on top of th