Chapter 249

Madison didn't argue with the system and simply asked, "System, does Rebecca know that I can oppose her once I've improved my abilities?" The system was silent for a moment before replying carefully, "She shouldn't be able to know. Unless she also has a system." The system's voice faded for a moment. When it returned, it sounded more assured, "I just checked. Rebecca doesn't have a system. She doesn't know this." Madison was quiet as she leaned back against the headboard, tilting her head up to gaze at the white ceiling. Was it really impossible to defy the heavens' will? No matter how hard she tried, was she unable to fight against the heavens' favored ones? Just then, Tanya hung up the phone and rushed over to Madison. "Your father said he'll contact the Turners. You'll need to apologize—the sooner, the better." She gave Madison a once-over. "Are you physically up for it?" Rebecca interjected, "I asked Maddie earlier. She said it's nothing serious." Tanya nodded decisively,