Chapter 489

Pinebrook University. "I heard Lucas broke his leg and didn't get proper treatment in time. Might end up disabled for life," Nicholas said while visiting his sister at school. He'd been swamped with work lately, and this visit was rare. "Is there any hope he could recover?" Madeleine froze for a second, her fingers clenching unconsciously. Even though she used to resent Lucas, hearing how bad things had gotten for him still made her feel a pang of sadness. After all, that was the big brother who'd looked after her for twenty-one years. "Doesn't look good. Even if it heals, his right leg will probably never be the same. He's basically done with sports for good." Madeleine glanced at Nicholas, her chest tight. She changed the topic to distract herself. "Hey… how are things going with Rachel? Has Alicia had her do anything shady?" "Lately she's been oddly quiet. Not sure what she's scheming, but she told Rachel to keep sticking to me. Looks like she's gonna milk this 'drama' a bit longer.