Chapter 44 Stir up Trouble

The moment Madeline pushed the door open, she realized something was off in the Harrington residence. Dominic and Helena were sitting on the couch in the living room, their expressions gloomy and their brows tightly furrowed. Lisa stood nearby, a smug look of provocation on her face. It was obvious she was waiting for Madeline to get into trouble. Madeline understood immediately. Lisa had probably been badmouthing her to their parents again. Before anyone could say anything, Madeline stepped forward and explained in a casual tone, "Mom, Dad, I'm sorry for coming home late. I went to a gathering at the racetrack with some friends. We were having such a good time that we lost track of it. Sorry for making you worry." She deliberately explained her whereabouts that night, leaving no room for Lisa to stir up trouble. As expected, upon hearing the word "gathering", Helena's expression softened considerably. Madeline was her daughter. Therefore, she highly doubted Lisa's claims that M