Chapter 328

"Madeline! Madeline!"

Suddenly, Skylar's voice, tinged with urgency, pierced the quiet from the entrance.

With the sound of footsteps, Skylar and Cilix made their way inside.

Edith's stern look softened, replaced by her usual calm demeanor.

Riley took a gulp of water, trying to wash away the sting of Edith's rebuke, and shot a mocking glance at the newcomers.

For three years, whenever the Sanders family showed up, they were after something.

Madeline's gaze dropped, a flicker of irritation passing through her.

Skylar was clueless to her mood, rushing over to her. "Why would you give away the painting without a peep?"

Skylar looked as though she was the one who had lost something precious.

Madeline recoiled from her touch, her frown deepening as she moved closer to Edith, not even bothering to give Skylar a second glance.

"What's it to you?" Madeline asked sharply.

Skylar sputtered, her face a mix of awkwardness and shame.

"Kid, why can't you ever think things through? This