CHAPTER 172 A DANGEROUS GAME

Madison's voice was laced with a sweetness that belied the desperation in her eyes. "Thank you, Mrs. Kim," she said, her words dripping with sarcasm. "Thank you for taking such good care of me and my child. We're so grateful for your... hospitality." Michael's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications. He knew Madison was playing a dangerous game, pretending to submit to Mrs. Kim's will in order to protect herself and her child. But he also knew that Madison's words were laced with a hidden message, a message that only he could hear. She was telling him that she was still fighting, that she was still the woman he loved. And with that knowledge, Michael felt a surge of determination. He would get her out of there, no matter what it took. Michael's heart raced as he swept Madison into his arms, holding her close as he gazed into her eyes. "We're getting out of here," he whispered, his voice trembling with emotion. "We're going home, together." Madison's eyes locked onto his,