Love on the Fast Track

Chapter 1295:

In the Carter household, Madeline was distraught in the living room. She hissed, “Derek, have you stopped caring about me? Were all those promises you made just lies?”

Sharon attempted to soothe her, “Madeline, please sit down. Let’s talk this through.”

“We’ve been discussing this for three months. Have we reached any conclusion? You brought Marlene here today to make a decision, didn’t you?” Madeline snapped.

Marlene, the target of Madeline’s accusation, began to cry. “I… I… Madeline, I’ve told you repeatedly, I didn’t mean to sleep with your husband. I wasn’t even aware of what was happening…”

“You didn’t know what was happening when you slept with my husband? Just keep making up stories!” Madeline yelled, her anger rising.

Enraged, she advanced toward Marlene, unable to contain her fury any longer. This woman had been so elusive, not even attending school, and Madeline had been suppressing her anger, needing an outlet.

In panic, Marlene fled into Derek’s arms, pleading, “Mr. Carter, please protect me.”

Her vulnerability and tearful expression softened Derek’s heart. He protectively held Marlene by the shoulders and frowned at Madeline. “Madeline, when did you become so unreasonable? You’re acting out of control, and it’s disappointing. This isn’t like you.”noveldrama

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Madeline responded with a bitter laugh. “I’ve always been like this. I just hid it well. Seems I fooled you completely, didn’t I?”

She had sensed Derek’s affection waning. She had tried to endure, hoping their deep past connection would salvage their relationship.

“Oh, no. I should say you have poor taste in women.” Madeline’s eyes shot a piercing look at Marlene, who was quivering in Derek’s embrace.

“This is all my fault. Marlene is innocent.” Derek sighed, his voice weary. Hearing this, Madeline’s disappointment reached its peak.

“Then let’s proceed as we agreed and get a divorce.”

Sharon was so agitated that she stamped her foot in frustration. “You can’t get divorced, Madeline. Don’t blame Derek; he made a mistake that any man might make.”

“But Sean would never do such a thing!” Madeline countered loudly. “He has always been loyal to Norah.”

The room fell silent at the mention of these familiar names. Norah and Sean were regarded as unattainable by them.

Adrian said calmly, “So what if Sean is loyal? Didn’t he seek Marlene as a stand-in when Norah went missing?”

Marlene, feeling the weight of everyone’s stares, spoke up weakly. “Sean was just helping me. He didn’t take advantage of the situation.”

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