Chapter 460

As I left the detention cell, I could still hear Derick's desperate cries echoing in my ears. Chris hadn't lied to me. Derick's emotions were indeed unstable, veering wildly between anger and despair. Before I left, he had said, "Maddie, I don't want to stay here. I want to get out, I'm innocent." It tugged at my heartstrings. As I walked out, Chris, who had been waiting for me, quickly approached me. With just one glance, he could tell I wasn't feeling well. He steadied me. "What's wrong with you? Did Derick say something to you?" Thinking of Derick's warning, I told Chris, "Let's get in the car. We'll talk on the way." Earlier, in the detention cell, Derick had told me to leave quickly, and I knew why. There must be Q Club's informants around here. Derick was worried that someone would see me. Then, I would be in danger too. Chris quickly led me to the car and handed me a bottle of water. "Here, calm down first." I didn't drink it, but instead said, "Derick claimed that he