Chapter 2023

Madeline vaguely heard Lillian’s name, so she quickly turned and walked downstairs. Fabian seemed to hear Madeline's footsteps coming downstairs and he deliberately walked towards the door, avoiding Madeline. Noticing Fabian’s move, Madeline hurried to catch up, but when she walked up to Fabian, he had just hung up the phone. “Fabian, who were you on the call with? Is it related to Lily? Where have you taken Lily?” Madeline's face was full of worry as she questioned, “Fabian, tell me!” Fabian chuckled nonchalantly in the face of Madeline's anxious questioning. “Eveline, don't waste time and energy. I won't tell you where Lillian is.” Fabian's answer was extraordinarily cold and inhumane. Madeline knew that he was acting like this because of prejudice against herself and Jeremy. Madeline simultaneously felt helpless and very regretful. “Fabian, when we first met, you were a positive, unruly, and energetic boy who strived to improve yourself. I’d thought we would always be good