Chapter 22. Madison's Obsession

The next morning at the breakfast table, Hayley had a tough time explaining herself to her parents.

“Where were you last night, young lady? You left early but reached home two hours after I did,” scolded her dad.

“I was with Sienna, dad. Why?” She couldn’t meet their gaze and concentrated on the food instead.

“On weekdays, you should return home early and study, Hayley. You get ample time to enjoy during the weekend.”

“That’s exactly what I’ve been telling you, Hails. When was the last time I saw you studying?” scolded her mom.

“I study in the night, mom.” Her parents didn’t pay any heed to her excuses and looked disappointed with her.

“I wouldn’t mind if you don’t look into the business now. I just want you to focus on your studies. Your friends are doing the same, aren’t they?” Hayley hung her head with guilt, unable to face her parents. It was true her friends were all busy with their studies and hardly had time to meet her. Alyssa w