Chapter 57

Annalise

"You knew?" Maddox's voice lowered, his gaze turning deadly.

"Yes but—

"Yet you recklessly went for it!" He slammed his fist on the table so hard it shook, catching other customers' attention.

"Maddox please calm down and just hear me out" I placed my hand on top of his but he released his hand out of my grasp.

"I can't believe this.You really put yourself in danger willingly? Fuck Lizy How could you?" His anger rolled off him very intensely, the customers seems to be affected by it.

"Maddox, you are making them uncomfortable" I look around with an apologetic face.

"I don't fucking care!" He growled, this time I flinched as well.

"You didn't think about me for once nor about your family." His voice lowered, sadness radiated from him.

"Maddox please listen I didn't—

"No need.Just leave me alone" He stood up from his seat and left the cafe while I stared at his retreating back, guilt washing over me.

I wanted to tell him but the situation didn't give me enough time.

Now I do