Jeremy noticed something was amiss. When he heard the man's cold words, he turned to take a look.The rain was heavy, and the light from the streetlights was very weak, but he could still see that the water stains on the ground were mixed with blood.He lifted his eyes from the bloodstain and looked over to see a pale man lying on the grass.When he was about to walk over to see what was going on, the car behind him drove away quickly.After looking around, he realized he was the only one left.Jeremy strode over to the man lying on the ground without hesitation.He took a closer look and found that this young man was actually the police officer who was in charge of arresting him before.He was wearing his casual clothes, and his face was pale. Other than that, he had several cuts on his body that were still bleeding.Jeremy probed his carotid artery with his fingers and found that it was still beating weakly.He was not dead yet.…It was late at night, and Madeline was sle
The police officer who had not died started making noises all of a sudden.He raised his trembling hands and pointed at Ryan. He said angrily, “It turns out that you’re the real murderer who killed Lana! M-Mr. Whitman was framed by you…”Ryan did not expect that the police officer was not dead yet, but he was not bothered at all.Instead, he smiled wider. “Yes, it’s me. I killed that woman named Lana, then blamed Jeremy Whitman for it. So what? Did any of you find out the truth?”“You…” The police officer widened his eyes angrily and pointed at Ryan’s nonchalant face. He stretched out his hand as if he wanted to take out his mobile phone to inform his colleagues.When Ryan saw this, he pointed the gun at the police officer’s heart without hesitation and pulled the trigger…Bang! Madeline suddenly heard the sound of a gunshot while looking for Ryan's location. She stopped abruptly in her tracks as her heart started to beat erratically.“Jeremy, Jeremy…” she started calling out Je
Madeline was stunned after hearing what Jeremy said.While looking into his eyes that were as deep as night and as cold as water, for a while, she could not tell whether he was speaking the truth or deliberately infuriating her so that she would leave.“Go now,” Jeremy looked at Madeline who was stuck in a daze and emphasized again.“Jeremy?”“Ryan made a lot of heinous mistakes, but he was right about one thing.”Jeremy took a deep breath and endured the burning pain in his arm. Then, he laughed at himself and said, “The biggest mistake I’ve ever made is caring too much about you. Eveline, I love you, but if the entire Whitman family were to collapse because of my love for you, then it would be too great a price to pay.”Madeline could not believe what she was hearing at this moment. She even felt her consciousness starting to drift.“Eveline, I’m feeling tired as well.” He said such a weary sentence all of a sudden. “I can no longer lose myself and the entire Whitman family be
Ryan walked into the living room. Then, he heard a loud crash as if something was smashed.He frowned in confusion and quickly walked in. However, he was stunned by what he saw in front of him."Eveline!"He quickly ran to the drunk Madeline who was kneeling on the ground and helped her up.Madeline pushed him away. “Leave me alone!”She picked up the bottle of red wine and downed it directly.She was still wearing the clothes from earlier and her body was wet. Her hair and her eyes were wet as well.“Why did he tell me such a thing? Why?” Madeline cried and complained, “I can endure everything as long as he’s well. Why did he suddenly say he’s tired now?”Madeline laughed bitterly at herself. “How many years has it been? How many years have I loved this man?” she asked herself as she raised her red tearful eyes to look at Ryan while frowning.“I liked him the moment I saw him. He hurt me and traumatized me in all those years but I forgave him. However, what happened in the en
Seeing Madeline's serious appearance, Ryan put down the cup of coffee and looked at Madeline curiously. “What do you want to talk to me about?”Madeline looked down slightly before turning around and walking to the French window. “Last night, I was so defeated and it was difficult for me to accept his cold-heartedness. Maybe you’re right and I should let it go. Maybe this marriage between me and Jeremy has just been one-sided this whole time.”Ryan looked at Madeline's back thoughtfully.“So what you want to discuss with me is…”“I don't know what kind of punishment he’ll face next. I only hope that if he really has to die, at least he won’t be in so much pain in the days before the execution.”Ryan gradually understood Madeline's meaning. “You want me to give Jeremy the anti-toxoid test reagents?”“Yes. Regardless of the verdict, I hope you can give him the reagents.”Madeline turned around. Her misty and beautiful eyes seemed to have a magical power that caused Ryan to be abse
“Eveline, what are you doing?” Jeremy looked puzzled.“We were husband and wife. I don't want you to die with this horrible poison inside of you.” Madeline looked straight at the man and injected the reagent into Jeremy's arm without hesitation.She looked at the man who was not struggling. The corners of her eyes were turning red. “You’re going to court tomorrow and I hope that this isn’t the last time we’re meeting.”Jeremy seemed lost when he heard what Madeline said.Madeline's sad face was reflected in his pupils. Before he could say anything, she left.As soon as Madeline walked out the door, she saw Ryan waiting for her.She walked up to him, said thank you, and got in the car.Ryan knew that Madeline was feeling depressed now, so he did not bother Madeline.After he sent Madeline home, he thoughtfully made a cup of coffee for her. “Don't think too much about it. I’ll accompany you to the hearing tomorrow.”Madeline took the coffee and nodded gently.“I'm going to the
Madeline's pink lips curled slightly. The tall and handsome figure was reflected in her clear and beautiful pupils.Jeremy was wearing a tailored suit, a black shirt, and a burgundy tie. He was standing in the defendant's seat while looking cool and elegant.Compared to how tired and sick he looked in the previous two days, he was now in a very good state and also in good spirits.He had a graceful posture, and he exuded a kind of calm and relaxed charm.He was not at all like a criminal awaiting sentence, but rather a domineering adjudicator who wanted to try others.Ryan looked at Jeremy indifferently.It did not matter how good Jeremy's image was nor how strong his aura was now.He could not escape from being accused of homicide now that they had conclusive evidence.Ryan curled up the corners of his lips and smiled openly at Jeremy's calm gaze.He seemed to be showing off his victory.After the verdict was announced, Jeremy's reputation in Glendale would completely be des
He stared at her quietly with deep eyes before saying, “I have nothing to say.”Jeremy's response gave rise to all kinds of speculation.“Jeremy has nothing to say. Is that an acquiescence?”“We have the witnesses and physical evidence too. He can’t refute at all in the first place.”“I really didn’t expect him to have really killed someone.”“Aw, I used to admire him and idolize him!”The murmurs of people in the gallery basically confirmed Jeremy of those accusations. The discussions on the internet were the same.Madeline looked at Karen and Winston on the other side. They were frowning while looking very worried.“Why isn’t Jeremy defending himself? How is it possible that he would kill someone? He wouldn’t commit murder!” Karen muttered incoherently.Winston also frowned. “Don't get too worked up. If Jeremy didn’t do it, he won’t let himself be accused of such a crime.”“Quiet.” The judge hit the gavel, then talked about the police officer's murder last night. He summone
Gina, who was standing at the door, saw this scene and was about to walk in when she was stopped by her husband.“Stop causing more trouble. Do you really want your son to be a bachelor for the rest of his life?”“Who said I'm going to make trouble? I’m going to tell them that I agree to this marriage now, okay?”Her husband was startled. “You’re agreeing to this?”Gina was about to answer when out of the corners of her eyes, she suddenly caught a glimpse of the lights in the room. It was followed by cheers and applause from inside.Ava pulled herself out of Daniel's embrace. She was surprised to find Madeline and Jeremy, her parents, and even Tom and Maisie slowly approaching them with smiles on their faces.Ava stared blankly at Madeline. Then, she finally understood that they had all worked together to arrange this.Only she and Daniel’s parents were kept in the dark.Daniel had never thought of leaving her at all. He just used a different approach to let her know that she w
Upon hearing this, Gina slowly stopped.She never thought that Ava still had some respect for her in her heart.This really surprised her.However, she soon heard Madeline stand up for Ava. “Ava, you respect them, but have they ever respected you? Respect should be mutual.”“But Danny will always be their son. If Dan and I insist on getting married, his parents won’t be happy about it for the rest of their lives,” Ava said with a helpless sigh. “I really don't want Dan to be caught in the middle of this matter.”“But Ava…”“Maddie, don't persuade me. You should know best that when you truly love someone, you don't have to stay with them. As long as they’re safe, healthy, and happy, that's enough, isn't it?”There was a smile of relief on Ava's face as if she had already made a final decision in her heart.Madeline wanted to persuade her a little more, but nothing seemed appropriate at this moment.“Ava, are you leaving, then? Are you going to stop looking for him now?”“I've
Daniel's parents, who were secretly observing Ava in the distance, gradually became more and more restless in the car.“Hmph, how dare she say that she has a deep relationship with Dan? It's been so long and she still doesn't know where Dan has gone,” Gina rolled her eyes and complained.Daniel's father glanced at Gina. “Stop being so mean. Right now, the most important thing is to find Dan. Ava isn’t a bad person. In the beginning, you disliked her because she didn’t have parents, money, and power. Now, her parents are alive and well, her mother is extremely rich, and her father is a specialist doctor and professor. What else are you dissatisfied with? Do you really want your son to stay single his entire life?”Gina was not happy when her husband was complaining about her. “Didn't you object at the beginning as well? I agreed with the relationship after that, but your father refused to agree to save his reputation. Why are you blaming me now?”“Stop talking.” Daniel's father in
After Old Master Graham read Daniel's message, he was so angry that his eyes were wide open.‘He just got out of the hospital and he ran away for a woman?‘He even said that if he can't marry that woman, he won't get married in the future?’Old Master Graham would never allow such a thing to happen.However, when he thought about it, he still felt a little nervous.If Daniel really did not get married because of this, would this not be the end of the Graham family?‘I can’t let this happen.’After Ava ran out, she went to find Daniel in all the places she could think of. However, after spending the entire morning, she still could not find Daniel.She tried to call Daniel, and although the call was connected, it was always unanswered.As time passed, Ava felt very tired. She sat down on the chair by the roadside and watched the street where people came and went. Then, a deep sense of loss welled up from the bottom of her heart.‘Dan, have you decided to just give up?‘Are we
“I'll be right back!”Gina hurriedly ran back. Suddenly, she turned back and stopped Ava, who was about to follow her.“Don’t follow me! You’re not welcomed at our house.”Despite Gina's warning, Ava could not stop herself from looking for Daniel.She did not know what was going on. How could Daniel suddenly be discharged by himself? He had obviously been in a coma on the hospital bed. He did not wake up this whole time.On the way there, Ava called Daniel, but Daniel did not answer.Ava did not know if Daniel had his phone with him, but in short, she could not get into contact with him.She wanted so badly to stand in front of Daniel right now, but there was traffic on the way.When Ava followed Gina into the door of Graham Manor, she heard Gina's sharp voice. “What? Dan’s gone? Where did he go? D-Didn't he just wake up? What the hell is going on?”“Look at this and you'll know what's going on." Daniel's father sounded like he was reproaching someone, then he seemed to hand s
Ava stared at the empty ward for a while. Then, she returned to her senses and immediately went to look for Daniel.However, after looking around for a while, Ava could not find Daniel, which made her feel a little nervous.At this time, Gina also came in.She saw that the ward was empty, and Daniel, who was supposed to be lying on the hospital bed, had disappeared.“What’s going on? Where’s Dan? Did the doctor take Dan away?” Gina looked at Ava and asked with an unfriendly expression on her face.Ava was used to Gina's attitude, so she did not bother to argue with Gina. Instead, she replied, “I want to know as well.”“How could you not know? You came before me.”“Dan wasn't in the ward when I came,” Ava said and turned around. “I'll go to the nurse's station and ask.”“Wait.”Gina grabbed Ava, her face was dark.“Ava, let me tell you this. Dan has suffered a lot and gotten a lot of injuries because of you. Because of you, both Naya and her mother have been sent to prison. It
Since Julie was about to think that way, it showed that she was a reasonable person.“Lily.” Julie walked up to Lillian and squatted down, giving her a friendly blessing. “Lily, I really like you. I hope you can be happy every day, and I hope you’ll be able to speak soon.”Lillian was a sensible child. She raised a sweet smile and nodded vigorously, indicating that she acknowledged Julie's blessing.Julie stood up and faced Fabian. Right now, there was a little more admiration in her eyes and a little less of her unwilling persistence before.If one liked someone, one did not necessarily have to stubbornly fight for it.Julie did not say anything and just smiled at Fabian.Fabian did not say anything more either. He bent over and picked Lillian up in his arms. Before turning around, he gave Julie a friendly smile.“Miss Charles, you can still come to me if you need help in the future. After all, I still owe you a favor.”Julie smiled and shook her head. “You stopped owing me an
“I did,” Fabian admitted frankly.Julie thought she would feel embarrassed because of this, but she did not know why she still felt very relaxed. Even so, she still felt a little embarrassed.In order to not make Julie feel embarrassed, Fabian smiled and said, “I wanted to help you get out of that situation, Miss Charles, but I didn't want to cross the line. I also didn’t expect someone to have taken a video and put it on the internet. Lily and I have caused you much trouble. I'm really sorry about that.”Fabian paused as he spoke, then, he glanced at Lillian softly.“But Miss Charles, rest assured, there’ll be no such trouble in the future.”Julie was stunned for a moment when she heard the words, and she inexplicably felt a strong sense of loss coming up from the bottom of her heart.She looked at Fabian suspiciously, and sure enough, the words she heard next made her feel remorseful.“Miss Charles, I’ve found a more suitable school for Lily, and it’s closer to where I work so
The scene of Mr. Martinez causing a ruckus and Fabian coming to the rescue with Lillian at the end was all recorded and posted on the internet.This person was still a little conscientious and had censored Lillian's appearance, but Fabian's figure and face were clearly visible in the video.Patty recognized the person in the video as Fabian at a glance.After seeing the comments below, Patty was even more anxious.“Julie, how could you fall in love with a single father?”Julie frowned. “Yes, I won't deny it. I do have a crush on Mr. Johnson.”“What?”“Tsk tsk… Julie, do you really like this single father?” The look in Mrs. Gill's eyes was very subtle. “Someone dug up all his information, and it turns out that this man is Yorick's younger brother. Back then, Yorick stirred up all kinds of troubles and did whatever he wanted in F Country. His sister, Lana, was also notorious in our circle.”“What? He's Yorick and Lana's younger brother?” Patty was even more nervous, for fear that