Chapter 197

Megan was terrified that Alexander wouldn't show up. If he didn't, there was no way she'd be able to walk out of the Lloyd residence that day. Jonathan had been furious with her, and instead of stepping in, he let Madison do whatever she wanted. Honestly, Megan had seen this same story play out a thousand times before. Ever since Vera and Madison moved in, Jonathan barely treated her like his own. Those two were always scheming behind her back. She'd tried quietly telling Jonathan how they bullied her, but he never believed her. He always gave the same tired excuses. "You need to be mature. Madison's younger than you, so you should let her have her way." "Vera's a kind and gracious woman. Be good to her, and she'll treat you the same." "You're my daughter. I expect better from you." It had always been the same script, but on different days. Madison couldn't unlock Megan's phone. Whatever was in there, she couldn't see it. Megan stepped forward, unrelenting. "Give it back to me