Eveline.She was calling her by Madeline’s first name now.Madeline now knew how arrogant and proud this maid was.“Also, I just had an intimate relationship with Mr. Whitman, so I’m the one who’s the most qualified to take care of him.”When Madeline heard what the maid said, she could hear a buzz in her brain again.She felt as if something was stuck in her throat, preventing her from speaking.However, Madeline did not allow herself to space out for long. When she was about to turn around, Jeremy suddenly reached out his hand and grabbed her wrist.Madeline suddenly lifted her clear and alluring eyes. In the next second, her eyes met Jeremy’s soft and tender gaze.However, his tender gaze only lasted for a few seconds before it turned abnormally sharp to look at the maid who was a short distance away from the bed.“No one is more qualified than Linnie to come near me. Since you’ve been taking care of me for the past two days, I’ve been showing you enough respect. But if yo
The maid was stunned. She could not believe it and did not want to accept what she heard. As the turn of events kept replaying in her mind, a pained and conflicted expression danced on her face.“What do you mean? What does this all mean?”The maid looked at Madeline and Jeremy in confusion.They were a couple?If that was the case, why did Madeline marry Mr. Carter?She could not wrap her head around this.What confused her the most was why did Carter want to bring her and Jeremy together.“Linnie, there’s something I need to tell you.” Jeremy’s eyes were filled with apology.Madeline nodded. “I know what you want to tell me. This isn’t the place to talk. We should go now. I’ve booked tomorrow morning’s flight for us, so we’ll go home tomorrow.”Jeremy furrowed his brows in suspicion. “Won’t Carter cause trouble to you?”Madeline smiled. “He’s helpless now.”After Jeremy heard that, a flabbergasted look appeared on his face, and then he smiled softly and held Madeline’s han
The maid, feeling extremely unconvinced, clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, and turned her attention to Madeline.“Eveline, you’re a sick woman!”She cursed, completely consumed by rage.“The man you love just had sex with another woman, and you’re still able to smile so calmly. You’re insane!”Madeline chuckled nonchalantly after she heard that. “This is nothing. It’s normal for a man to play along. Besides, aren’t you happy? Since there was mutual consent, you can’t blame others.”“...” The maid’s jaw dropped; she was speechless. Not knowing what to say to retort Madeline, she could only glare at Madeline.However, Madeline was unbothered by how the maid thought of her. She put away her phone, reached out her hand to grab Jeremy’s arm, and then smiled.“Jeremy, let’s go. I’ve called a ride. We’ll go back to the hotel first.”Jeremy remained silent the whole time. Presently, he merely nodded obediently, and then with Madeline’s help, they left the Royal Palace of St. Piaf
Shirley quickly collected her wandering thoughts.The sky was gray, and it was drizzling.Shirley was having an unquiet state of mind. She looked at the driver who came over to help her and thanked him.The driver wore a cap and a face mask. He did not speak. He merely kindly helped her into the car and put away the wheelchair.Shirley sat in the car and looked at the scenery outside the window. Her expression looked abnormally dispirited.During the drive, the driver would occasionally lift his eyes to look at Shirley from the rearview mirror.Shirley, who was looking out of the window the whole time, did not know that the driver was observing her.Although it was only drizzling, Shirley felt that it was raining cats and dogs in her heart.Her only family member had died, and the friend who took care of her this whole time was dead as well.She had even personally gone to destroy the future of the man she loved the most.Heh.Shirley chuckled at herself. She felt that her l
Shirley looked out of the car window and saw that the house before her looked familiar.At this moment, Carter had already gotten out of the car and was at the side of the car in the rain opening the car door. He then bent down and carried Shirley out of the car, ignoring her protests.“Carter, do you still intend to keep making mistakes now, even at this stage?”As if mute, Carter remained silent as in the face of Shirley’s accusations. “Carter!’“Stop talking.”Carter finally spoke, but he did not stop walking.He carried Shirley to the sofa in the house, then he brought in Shirley’s luggage and wheelchair before closing the door.The rain and wind were rustling outside beneath the gloomy sky.Inside the house, Carter turned on the heating lamp and heater, and no one could feel the cold wind and haze of December in the house.Carter removed his coat and slowly sat down in front of Shirley. He then picked up a red apple and started peeling it.Shirley looked at Carter’s ev
That test reagent?Shirley’s expression changed. Her eyes moved about as she thought, but she could not figure out which test reagent Carter was talking about.That was because she had developed too many kinds of test reagents back when Carter ordered her to do so.The sight of Carter’s sly smile sent a chill down Shirley’s spine. A terrifying feeling crept into her heart.“What did you do to Eveline and Jeremy?”“Are you worried about Jeremy or the partner with whom you fooled me?”“...”Shirley looked blankly at the man. She could tell from Carter’s expression that something was not right. He looked as if possessed, and there was only hatred burning in his eyes.Did he hate Eveline and Jeremy?Shirley’s heart trembled. She still could not figure out what test reagent Carter was talking about.However, he already saw the uneasiness and apprehension on Shirley’s face.He smiled and spoke no further.…Elsewhere, it had been a few days since Madeline and Jeremy went back to
Madeline’s sudden gesture caused Jeremy to stop abruptly.He felt his heart beating faster, but it was not a joyous rhythm.“Jeremy, do you have something on your mind?”Madeline finally asked. She did feel that Jeremy looked perturbed.Upon hearing that, Jeremy lifted his eyes and shook his head.“The biggest thing on my mind is you.”“Really?” Madeline giggled.“I’m sorry, Linnie. I was thinking about something just now so I didn’t catch the teacup. I’ve caused you pain.” Jeremy caressed the back of Madeline’s leg which had been burned as his heart ached, even though the burn was not too serious.Madeline smiled softly. “I know you didn’t do it on purpose. I can endure such pain, but I can’t endure you having something on your mind which you aren’t telling me.”After Madeline said this, Jeremy’s expression looked solemn.Madeline recomposed herself and asked, “Is it about the maid?”When Jeremy heard this, a look of loss evidently flashed across his face.Madeline furrowe
When Madeline said that, Jeremy suddenly felt like he was at a loss.However, it was understandable that she wanted to be by herself.“Linnie, I'll be outside the study. Call me if you need me,” Jeremy said and was about to turn around and go out.However, Madeline grabbed his hand. “Jeremy, your injury isn’t healed yet, so move as little as possible. I'll wait in the room for a bit.”After she said that, Madeline let go of Jeremy's hand and walked toward the door to the study.Jeremy's heart suddenly became empty.If his leg hurt, so, too, did her scalded foot. However, at this moment, nothing hurt more than her heart.Jeremy was truly irritated. He really had been careless back then. He had not kept his guard up against the maid, so he did not think that there was a problem with the cake.He recalled the situation in detail, and there was still a particular scene in his mind that he did not want to remember. How could he touch a woman other than his Linnie?He could not acce