Chapter 272

Madeline had not seen the slap coming, so she was caught off guard. By the time she tried to duck, it was already too late.

The slap was a shock, leaving her head ringing.

It was a while before she could make out any sounds.

"Coming or not?"

Madeline strained to hear and finally understood Riley's words. She then saw the ambulance crew lifting Lydia onto a stretcher.

Riley, worried about Lydia's unborn baby, was set to follow and made sure Madeline was coming along. They would get to the bottom of what happened on the way.

The crowd watched Madeline with eyes full of pity.

Everyone pretty much figured Madeline had orchestrated today's drama, but she had not said a word, had she? Lydia was the one who fell, her own guilt tripping her up. They were pinning this on Madeline too?

Madeline looked down, her lips twisting into a wry smile. Classic Riley, always playing the same old game. This time, Madeline had no choice—she had to go along.

Without another word, Madeline climbed int