Chapter 187

Derek POV

I wonder why he suddenly stopped the project when they were so close to finishing. Some bricks and cement had also been left here. If it weren't so remote, homeless people would probably camp here.

"I don't know what he sees in this place," I muttered, looking around the area. It wasn't bad, but I expected more from him.

I was beyond surprised to see a woman descending the stairs. She moved closer to the wall, probably to keep herself from falling. I wonder what she was doing up there.

I looked closer, realising it was Maddison's mom. What was she doing here?

She also noticed us as she stared at us with her eyes widening. The black clothes she wore and the sour look on her face made her look like she was going to a funeral.

“Derek? What are you doing here?" she asked.

"I should ask you the same thing," I replied, putting my hands into my pockets.

I guess that explains who the third car belongs to.

Maddison was a snake. She probably got it from her mother, which meant I coul