Chapter 41

Madeleine stayed silent, closing her eyes and pretending to faint. She was afraid of being seen through. Beckett's eyes were like a scorching sun as if they could expose her completely, leaving her nowhere to hide. Carl glanced at Chris who was sitting in the passenger seat, holding the seat belt tightly without making a sound. He couldn't bear to see Chris sad and comforted Chris, "Your mom is alright. She will be fine." Only then did Chris muster the courage to turn around and look at his mom. He was not timid, nor was he afraid of blood; he was afraid of losing Madeleine. Beckett frowned, instinctively taking off his coat and covering Madeleine, blocking the blood stains on her. He was worried that Chris would be frightened if he saw it. Chris's gaze was intense as he looked at Madeleine and then at Beckett. "Daddy, you will always protect me and mom, right?" Beckett was taken aback, unable to give him a guarantee because he knew he couldn't do it. He could not possibly take care of