Chapter 238

"Abigail!" Clinton's voice carried a rare trace of panic as he scooped her up in his arms. Fury flashed in his eyes as he snapped at Madeleine. "If anything happens to her, you're gonna pay for it." Madeleine blinked hard, baffled, glancing around as if the absurdity of the moment would explain itself. "Seriously? I dodged like a ninja over here, and he's still blaming me? You two... back me up. I didn't even touch her." Even Beckett looked like he couldn't believe what he was hearing. "So what now, if Abigail chokes on water, it's Madeleine's fault too?" Aiden just shook his head and gave Madeleine a thumbs-up. "Congrats, girl. You've made it. This is textbook fake-accident drama. I'll testify for you." Clinton shot back angrily, "She wouldn't be this worked up if she hadn't run into Madeleine!" Madeleine let out a deep sigh. She should've been used to Clinton's over-the-top antics by now, but it was still exhausting. "This is a school event, dude. Did I invite you here for tea? Who d