Chapter 987

"Maddy!" Kimberly screamed and dashed forward, trying to shield her daughter from the bullet. She didn't have time to think—her body just moved. Pure instinct. But in the end, the bullet didn't hit her. Stiff with fear, she turned around, breath catching, and saw Charles standing just a few feet away, in front of them. He stood for a second… then collapsed. Nearby, the police had pinned Rachel to the ground. Her reckless outburst had destroyed her. "I hate you, Maddy! I hate you!" she shrieked, still yelling at Madeleine. She'd clearly forgotten—it was Maddy who once pulled her up from rock bottom. "The old man... made you sign the agreement. No divorce," Charles said with a weak smile, lying there in a pool of blood. "But... he never said anything about being a widower." Kimberly stared at him, shallow breaths coming fast. She said nothing, just looked at him. Charles could never repay what he owed to the kids—not even with his life. But at least, with this last move, he'd finally don