No More Secrets The two of them headed back together.

Darren and his father were sitting in the living room, sipping coffee. When they saw Madeline and Monica return, they instinctively stood up.

Seeing how her son appear to be worried that she might’ve bullied Madeline, Monica couldn’t help but shake her head, calling out to her husband, “Richard, let’s go. We should head back now. We shouldn’t disturb them.”

Upon hearing that, Richard stood up, beaming. “All right.”

As he left, he gave Darren’s shoulder a friendly pat. “Get along well with Maddie. Avoid any arguments.”

That kind of talk was no different from the usual advice parents give to their children.

After Roland and Monica had left, only Darren and Madeline remained in the living room. He quickly walked toward her.