Chapter 217 Revenge Is Inevitable

The next day unfurled with the golden rays of the morning sun seeping into the room, casting a bright yer slightly disorienting light across Madelyn’s face.

The digital clock on her nightstand read ten o’clock stark reminder that she was behind schedule.

I’m late!

Madelyn’s thought jolted her into immediate action. Without wasting another moment, she leaped out of bed, hurried through her morning routine, grabbed her bag, and dashed downstairs.

As she descended the stairs, Derek was gently but firmly coaxed by Regina and Eunice to take his calming

medicine.

“I’m feeling quite well, I think I’ll pass on the medicine for now,” Derek protested, his tone weary from the ongoing routine.

“How can that be? This calming medicine needs to be taken consistently for it to work, Derek. You wouldn’t want to collapse again and worry the entire family, would you?” Regina’s voice was laced with a coercive tenderness that didn’t sit right with Madelyn.

Yeah, Dad, go ahead and take the medicine,” Eunice chimed in, her tone playful yet insistent.

Resigned, Derek conceded with a sigh, “All right, fine.” He reached for the bowl and dutifully swallowed the medicine,

Madelyn, who had secretly switched the medicines to ensure her father’s safety, watched this interaction with a mix of relief and disdain.

The insincere expressions plastered on Regina and Eunice’s faces stirred a profound sense of dismay

within her.

How could they continue to deceive him after all he’s done for them?

Had she not experienced it herself, Madelyn would have never believed that a person could stoop so low,

Their lack of remorse is astonishing. How can they commit such wrongs so blatantly? Sooner or later, I’ll ensure this mother–daughter duo learns their lesson–a lesson they’ll never forget.

After a hurried breakfast, Madelyn rushed off to school

By the time she arrived, she was noticeably late. Fortunately, the professor was understanding and allowed. her into the classroom without reprimand.

inadvertently etching Janessa’s presence, which

of surprise crossed her features before she composed herself. Her thoughts briefly dwelled on their strained interactions; after the tumultuous events of the previous evening, the likelihood of Janessa being in any mood

grossly underestimated Janessa’s capacity for pretense.

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a private

firested

to discuss? Haven’t my true intentions already been made painfully

outside with me for a talk?” she proposed earnestly

following Janessa to a secluded corner

did you want to talk about?” Madelyn broke the

“Madelyn, why did you lie to me

attend?”

deception seemed to ignite a

strangled Madelyn right then and

to come over last

Oh, really?

cold, mocking laugh, her

words, she viewed her as nothing but a deceiver, a sentiment she masked under a veneer of forgiveness.

explain the situation. You almost had me thinking it was intentional,”

chuckle. Apologies, but I did that

maintain her facade–offered her hand, smiling “All right, given the circumstances, I won’t hold it against you. Let’s still be good friends in the future,

Good friends?

unexpectedly sent a chill through Madelyn, sparking a silent, wry amusement

Do you think I’m unaware of your

on a show, I don’t mind playing along, letting you experience the taste of shooting yourself

been best friends for

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also gave a forced smile as she nodded.

the classroom, presenting a united front as if

didn’t go unnoticed by Josiah, whose concerned expression deepened.

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