Chapter: 1152

She had never cared for Madeline. Once Sharon learned the baby was a girl, she did everything in her power to make Madeline's life miserable.

Madeline had already cost a fortune during her days in the hospital after losing her baby. Now, requesting a transfer to a private room did she believe their wealth knew no bounds?

Though it was a double ward, Madeline was the only one in it. It was not so bad.

Sharon was well aware of her family's financial situation. It had been ages since she last bought new handbags or clothes.

"You couldn't even keep a baby. I really don't see your value.”

Sharon coldly added, "Useless."

Madeline's eyes filled with tears upon hearing this. “Derek, your mom just called me useless. I..."

Derek's expression darkened. "Mom, Madeline is my wife. You shouldn't speak to her like that."

When he returned, Madeline informed him that his family had been mistreating her, which pissed him off.

Sharon was so angry that she said, “I'm your mother, Derek. And she's my daughter-in-law. Can't I teach her manners? When Norah lived with us, she never argued and always kept everything in order perfectly. Look at Madeline. She can't manage her responsibilities, and she can't even maintain her pregnancy. Her only use to us was blackmailing the Andrews family. I'll push for a divorce if not for that."

Madeline sobbed even harder. Sharon praised Norah in front of Derek.

Did Sharon truly accept her as a daughter-in-law?

Tensions were rising, but a knock at the door suddenly silenced everyone.

Adrian glanced over and said, “Looks like someone from the Andrews family."

Sharon fixed her gaze on Madeline and Derek, saying, "You both know what needs to be said."

Sharon gave Adrian a nod, and he opened the door.

Joanna and Bryson walked into the ward.

Joanna said firmly, "I won't admit to something I didn't do. If you keep bothering me about it, go ahead and sue me. If a judge declares me guilty, I'll compensate you. But I won't accept any of your conditions otherwise."

She looked up and faced everyone in the room.

"Please stop ruining my reputation. If this continues, expect to hear from my lawyer. Madeline, even though there are times I could wish you were gone because you truly can be unbearable, I do hope you recover swiftly and have a house full of children with Derek. See you around."

Madeline's expression turned into anger. Was that supposed to be a blessing? Sounded more like a curse. She was not a breeding machine!

After Joanna left, Sharon let out a curse directed at her.

"Didn't she admit her guilt before? And now she denies it! She didn't settle the incident with money and even expected us to keep quiet. She's living in a fantasy. I will tell the major media outlets anonymously once we're back!"

Madeline lifted her head from Derek's embrace and said, "Derek, I felt someone push me on the stairs that day."