72 Chapter 72

Bertha's expression eased momentarily. "Y—You're going to give it to me?"

"Mhm, we're childhood friends, remember?" Madeline giggled. "Of course, I will help you… if you're not such a gossipy snake, that is."

Madeline glanced at the pond near the temple. It wasn't a shallow pond. It was at least knee-length deep, and the perfect place for Bertha to search for this key.

Bertha sensed the maliciousness coming from Madeline. She followed her line of sight, and her eyes widened at the pond. "No, Madeline, don't you fucking dare!"

"Oh, I fucking dare."

"You're cheating! You'll be disqualified."

"Why? I accidentally found your key, and I also—

Madeline threw the key into the pond and continued, "—Accidentally dropped it inside a pond."

"NOOOO!" Bertha was hysterical again. She was already on the verge of breaking down, and Madeline's taunt only made it ten times worse. "YOU FUCKING BITCH!"