Chapter: 744
It was a common Language that she had claimed another's child as Bryson's, only to be publicly humiliated and rebuked.
Whenever Derek tried to discuss business collaborations, the mere mention of his name caused potential partners to withdraw, keeping their distance from him.
Only the support from Madeline's father's company had brought some relief, but now they faced the relentless targeting of the Andrews family, a crisis fueled by Kathy's actions.
Therefore, after Derek got off work and arrived home, he started urging Kathy to leave.
Kathy, her pregnancy barely showing, was surrounded by a disarray of clothes, tears making her eyes and nose red.
"Derek, please don't kick me out. I don't want to go back home."
“Humph, Mom and Grandma are expecting you. What's the point of you staying here? Just go. I can't stand looking at you anymore!"
Kathy wept bitterly, yet Derek's heart remained unmoved. In his eyes, Kathy was not as important as his company.
“Derek, remember Kathy is pregnant. Be gentle with her."
When Derek reached to pull Kathy up from the ground, Madeline quickly stepped in and helped her to her feet.
Their relationship had grown stronger after their last heart-to-heart talk not long ago.
Seeing Kathy treated harshly while pregnant, Madeline felt a surge of empathy and worried whether Derek would ever treat her harshly if she became less useful to him.
“Derek, please, just let me stay. I really don't want to go back.”
"Fine, stay then. But when we're all out on the street, don't say I didn't warn you."
Derek paced angrily, his breaths coming out in cold huffs. “When the wedding is over, I'll settle things with you."
His wedding to Madeline was less than half a month away. With financial help from both their parents and grandmother, the wedding would go ahead even if his company teetered on bankruptcy.
Kathy shuddered, wondering how her brother had grown so harsh. When she had first arrived pregnant, he had been so considerate, his voice and actions gentle.
“Kathy, Derek was just too angry. Don't take his words to heart.
Come on, stop crying. I'll help you pack your up. You can rest now.”
Madeline's voice was soft as she assisted Kathy to her feet.
She knew she needed to keep allies close and avoid making unnecessary enemies.
Kathy felt a profound gratitude towards Madeline for her kindness during such a vulnerable time.
Due to Madeline's unwavering support, Kathy believed that Madeline was genuinely kind to her and had been truthful in her last explanations.
Derek, though seething with anger, said nothing as he watched the two women ascend the stairs.