Chapter 422

Rebcca noticed Tanya's sour expression and gently tugged on her sleeve, whispering, "Mom, Maddie is just being stubborn right now. But we can handle this if we…" She leaned in and whispered something into Tanya's ear. Tanya hesitated. "Are you sure about this? Isn't it a little too harsh?" Rebecca sighed, her tone exasperated yet firm. "It's the only way to make Maddie face reality! She needs to understand that without the Locke family, she won't have the comfortable life she's enjoying now." Tanya reluctantly nodded. "If this helps her realize the truth, then so be it." A little while later, Jordan arrived in his car. He stepped out and walked toward Madison with urgency. "Ms. Madison, what's going on?" he asked, his gaze flickering to Yara, Mia, and Jade standing beside her. He had seen them numerous times before and knew their usual appearances. Now, seeing all three of them looking weak and disheartened—especially with talismans stuck to Yara's and Mia's foreheads—his concern