Chapter 549

My face turned serious, and I said with determination, "I'd do anything for Zach, even if it means putting my life on the line. If Murphy and the others keep pushing me, they can't blame me when things get ugly!" Madison nodded, looking thoughtful. "I've never seen you this mad before. I guess a mother's love really is the strongest thing. You'd give up everything for your kid." "Yeah, exactly," I said, my gaze unwavering. "I've gone a whole year without Zach, and it feels like a lifetime. I can't lose him again. I'll get him back, no matter what it takes." Madison stared at me for a moment, then let out a long sigh. "I get it. If I had a kid, I'd probably go to any lengths, too, but you're putting yourself out there by doing this. Murphy still has no clue it was you on the phone with him." Then, she hesitated as if having trouble finding the right words, before adding, "But Murphy's got way too much power. I'm worried that with just the two of us—" I scoffed and cut her off. "Tha