Chapter 226

"Mr. Gu—uh, Beckett." Madeleine climbed into the car, a little nervous. Was he mad at her? "Weren't you just fired?" Beckett asked flatly. "Oh, right," Madeleine muttered, finally realizing what she'd just said. "Then what should you be calling me now?" His face was stormy as he looked at her. "I mean... I can't keep calling you that," she said, feeling super awkward. "What, too hard to say?" Beckett's tone turned sharp. "Or do you think I don't deserve it?" "No, no, it's not that!" Madeleine waved her hands, panicking a bit and staring down at her hands. "Are you... mad at me?" Beckett let out a sigh, tugged her over, and kissed her out of the blue—like a low-key revenge move. "Why would I be mad?" Madeleine's ears flushed red, and she quickly glanced around. They were still parked at the school gate… Thank God not many people were around. "Did... did Julian come talk to you?" Madeleine asked in a low voice. Beckett shot her a look, one hand gripping hers while the other steered. "So