Chapter 254

Madeleine's breath hitched, her fingers turning numb. "W-what?" That quick? They already found her? Her eyes darted around, and she suddenly wanted to bolt. She didn't want Beckett to hear this. She'd thought the Hale family would take at least another year to find their long-lost daughter. That way, she could buy Beckett some more time. But now Julian just said his sister had been found. That meant—Beckett might have to get engaged again. And whatever they had... was probably over. Her eyes turned red as she gave Beckett a panicked look. His arm was still around her. His face was grim—he'd definitely heard that call. "I'm not going," Beckett's voice was low. "Think it through, Madeleine." Julian's voice came through the line before cutting off abruptly. Madeleine's eyes were already watery, and she trembled as she stared at Beckett. "Mr. Beach, I didn't... I didn't expect them to find her this fast. I'm sorry." "What exactly did you do wrong?" Beckett straightened up, not pushing her