Chapter 203
Chapter 203
The Daves family knew about Rosalie's condition. Every time someone mentioned that Madison had gone missing, it was as if she became a different person. Rosalie felt so much self-pity that she wanted to die.
When Eva finished, she realized she had said something wrong and subconsciously looked at Rosalie.
Fortunately, the previous situation did not happen again.
Rosalie smiled. Her kind gaze landed on Madison. "She may not have been with us in the past, but she can stay by my side in the future. That's good, too. We still have a long time together."
In the past, her daughter suffered outside, and Rosalie was sick at home. It resulted in the whole family suffering as well. Rosalie couldn't focus on the past anymore.
From now on, they would dote on Madison. One had to look forward.
Everyone secretly heaved a sigh of relief at Rosalie's reaction. Sergio, who was beside Rosalie, could not help but reach out to hold his wife.
Rosalie was embarrassed, but she did not pull her hand away. She grumbled, "What do you think you're doing, old man?"
Everyone around them naturally saw them and laughed teasingly.
Eva's lips curved into a smile as she watched her sister-in-law snuggle into her husband's arms. She no longer took what she just said to heart.
They also understood that from now on, the matter of them losing Madison would no longer be hanging in their minds.
The family party was lively and joyous. After dinner, Madison also distributed the gifts she had brought for the elders.
The two ladies were given necklaces of the same design. It was the latest design from SPrince and was very exquisite.
Although Rosalie and Eva were not young, they had taken good care of themselves. When they wore the necklaces, they looked more lively instead of making them look as though they were trying too hard to look younger.
Madison gave Sergio a coffeemaker. Before he opened it, he could smell a faint wood fragrance. Sergio was very happy to receive it.
She gave Uncle Eric a painting. She didn't buy it at Rozalia, but she happened to come across it overseas and bought it by coincidence.
Eric had no interest in doing business. He was very knowledgeable in poetry, painting, and the arts. Over the years, he collected countless pieces of art and enjoyed artworks within their country and foreign artworks. Therefore, Madison's painting suited him very well.
Compared to the gifts for the elders, the gifts for her brothers were very casual.
Not that Madison could be blamed. She was lazy to begin with. It was tiring enough to spend an afternoon choosing gifts for Eva and her mother. Thus, the presents for the rest of her brothers were more casual.
Moreover, Madison knew that they wouldn't mind.
She gave a set of parenting books to John. On the cover of the book was the title "How to be a Good Father." The big font made the corners of John's eyes twitch, and he almost cursed. However, when John looked up and saw the smiling Madison, he held in his resentment. He looked up at her and spoke meaningfully, "Thank you, Madison."
Madison also relied on the fact that John would not do anything to her. She even stuck out her tongue and made a face at him.
She did not buy any gifts for Joe and the others. After returning to the country, she spent a long time with them. Madison was even bolder and decided not to give them anything.
Fanny and Caius had gone overseas after they said their goodbyes in Sidovor City. Ethan was also training overseas, so she only got a present for Jason.
Because Jason was too busy with work, he did not have much time to rest. Madison prepared an essential oil that calmed the mind for Jason, hoping that he could rest better.
She handed it to Jason politely. "Jason, this is for you. No matter how busy you are with work, you have to take care of yourself. Your health is the most important."
Jason looked at Madison who was smiling brightly. The image of her sticking affectionately to Antoine's side flashed through his mind, and he suddenly felt a little jealous. However, he did not show it and reached out to take the gift. "Thank you, Madison."
"You're welcome, Jason!" Madison smiled at Jason again and returned to John's side.
The last gift was for her cute little nephew, Charlie. It was an exquisite little gold pendant hanging from a necklace. It was not very big, but it was exquisite. In the middle of the pendant was Charlie's horoscope. Madison handed it to Charlie. "This is for you. I hope that you can grow up healthy and happy. When you grow up, you can protect your grandma and your aunt!" She added silently,
Charlie lowered his head to look at the small exquisite pendant on his chest and silently added in his mind, 'And find my mother.'
He pinched it and raised his head to smile at Madison. He spoke in a childish voice, "Thank you, Aunt Madison. I'll protect you when I grow up."
"Alright, I'll wait for you to grow up!" Madison could not help but pinch his chubby little face. How could he be so cute? A well-behaved child like him made her want to hug him.
Charlie did not move either. He allowed his aunt to pinch his face. His ears turned a little red.
The intimacy between them made John, who was sitting on the couch, unable to stand it anymore.
Charlie was his son, but he was not close to him and would usually hide far away when John hugged him. The other was his biological sister. She had carefully chosen the gifts for others and only chose a set of parenting books for him. Would it be too much to ask to be treated equally by them?
Just as John was about to speak, Joe's lazy voice complained, "I say, Jessica, aren't you being a little too biased? Everyone has gifts, but the few brothers who have been with you the longest have nothing? That's too much."
Madison curled her lips and spoke self-righteously, "Who said Antoine and Samuel don't have gifts? I've already given it to them, so I didn't give them anything today."
Of course, that was a lie. However, she had already spoken to Antoine and Samuel when she was picking out the gifts in the afternoon. Because there were too many people, she did not have the time to choose presents for them all. She thought that she would personally make a small item and give it to them later.NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.
In any case, the Daves family did not lack anything. As long as it was heartfelt, it was fine.
Those she made might not be as exquisite as the ones she bought in the shop, but it was more sincere. She thought that Antoine and Samuel would not mind.
As for Joe, his gift was ready. She just had to wait to give it to him on his birthday.
Unfortunately, Joe had already started to be jealous. When he heard that, he couldn't take it anymore. "Jessica, you little ingrate. To think I agreed to everything you say..."
Because so many people were present, Joe did not finish. If Sergio and Rosalie knew that he only came back after listening to Madison, who knew what they would say?
But, in the end, Joe couldn't avoid it. Before he finished, Sergio, who was sitting on the opposite couch, lectured, "Jessica didn't prepare a gift for you because she's closest to you. She thought she didn't need
to. As her elder brother, how can you ask your younger sister for presents? You're being too much!" Sergio's tone was not serious, but it made Joe bow his head.
Madison was afraid that Joe would be unhappy. As she was about to say something to ease the situation, Sergio continued, "You should find time to move your company back to Rozalia." Madison's heart skipped a beat. She looked at Joe.