Chapter 618

As Jason spoke, he watched Ethan expectantly, waiting for him to lecture Madison. Ethan walked over to Madison, Rebecca, and Tanya, but before he could speak, Rebecca grabbed his arm. "Forget it, Ethan," she said. "Maddie didn't make Mom angry on purpose. She rarely comes home in the first place, so she definitely doesn't feel much for our family in her 20-plus years of living. Don't blame Maddie. It has nothing to do with her. In fact, it's all because of me… Back then, if I hadn't…" As she spoke, she lowered her head, looking despondent. Tanya immediately wrapped her up in a hug, unable to bear the sight of her looking so aggrieved. "How many times have I said that what happened back then had nothing to do with you? You don't have to blame yourself for it." She then looked at Madison, saying, "If you're blaming Becky for the incident back then, Maddie, then you're being insensible—" "Mom," Ethan said firmly, interrupting her. "Becky is not to blame for the incident back then, b