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Roderick glanced at her and suddenly spoke , his eyes landing on her red lips . He might have kissed her a little too hard . " Lipstick ? I'll go check . " ။ With that , Madeleine turned and went into the restroom in the lounge . As soon as she went in , Roderick's phone rang . When Madeleine looked in the mirror and saw her lips , her ears flushed red , and she instantly understood what Gerry had meant . " Ricki ! I'm going to kill you ! " Cursing viciously , Madeleine ground her teeth at her reflection . No , next time , he's the one who's going to have swollen lips !

Chapter 144 Of course , she couldn't put on lipstick when they were this swollen ; it would only make it more obvious . There was a fridge in the lounge with cold drinks ; she grabbed a bottle , pressed it to her lips , and took a few sips until the swelling finally went down . She came out , ready to settle things with Roderick , but found him on the phone with a very serious expression . Madeleine assumed it was a work call , and since it was time for the afternoon shift , she gestured that she was heading back to her desk . But Roderick waved her over , telling her to stay .

" Okay , I know . Thanks for your trouble . " After he hung up , Roderick looked at her , his expression serious . " That was Mariah on the phone . " Madeleine's eyes lit up . " Is Nanette's verdict in ! ? " Roderick was silent for two seconds , his voice a little low . Chapter 144 " The verdict probably won't come down that quickly , because ... Nanette submitted proof of schizophrenia . " " What ! " Madeleine shot to her feet , her eyes wide . " Nanette has schizophrenia ! ? " Roderick nodded .

" Mariah said that as soon as she was in , she contacted a psychiatric hospital for a second evaluation . If it's confirmed she has schizophrenia , the trial will be suspended , and she'll be forcibly sent to a medical facility for treatment . " Madeleine still hadn't processed what he just said . She stood there stunned , recalling her few meetings with Nanette . A well - dressed , poised psychologist actually had a serious mental illness herself .. A person like her , with schizophrenia , was actually Kevin's psychologist for two years ...

Chapter 144 For a moment , all Madeleine could feel was the irony . Roderick stood up , walked around the desk , and came to her . " I know what you're thinking . " Roderick took her hand . Feeling that Madeleine's palm was a little cold , he held it with both of his , as if trying to warm her up . " It's my fault . I was careless in who I hired . It has nothing to do with you , so don't blame yourself . " Madeleine shook her head . " It's not your fault either . " She sighed . " Actually , I've been reading a lot of psychology books and materials lately .

The more I read , the more I understand a certain saying . " " What saying ? " " Genius on the left , madman on the right . " Seeing her calm tone , Roderick also breathed a sigh of relief and listened as she continued . " The profession of a psychologist is like standing on the edge Chapter 144 of a cliff . Every day , you listen to other people's pain , repression , and despair , but you have to stay calm and rational . All those negative emotions rush in like a tide with no way out . " Madeleine gave a bitter smile . " Over time , you either become numb , or you get swallowed up yourself .

" Roderick listened quietly , gently stroking the back of her hand with his thumb . " The ironic thing is , the walls of Nanette's office are covered with testimonial plaques from her patients . Thinking about it now , I wonder if those so - called cures actually helped people , or if they harmed them ... " Roderick gave Madeleine's hand a firm squeeze , pulling her back from her daze . " Madeleine . " His voice was steady . " A madman isn't scary . A lucid madman is . Who can guarantee whether Nanette was using a clear mind or a pathological one when she was counseling people ?

" He stroked Madeleine's pale little face . Chapter 144 "A person like that doesn't deserve any sympathy . " " Of course . " Madeleine nodded , her eyes showing a bit more resolve . " I will never sympathize with someone who deliberately hurt my son . I'm just worried , Roderick , will she escape punishment because of her mental issues ? " Roderick's furrowed brow relaxed . " On that point , we have to trust Mariah . " Madeleine let out a soft breath . Right . After all , Mariah had promised them she would make sure Nanette rotted in prison .

This time , it's not just prison she'll be rotting in , but a psychiatric hospital too . " Madeleine ... " Roderick seemed to have more to say . He looked down and squeezed her hand again , as if hesitating . " What is it ? " Chapter 144 " What were you doing at the psychiatric hospital on the 12th . " Madeleine's fingers trembled , her fingertips curling unconsciously in Roderick's palm , her breath catching for a moment . Chapter 145 Chapter 145 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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