As Madeline’s voice fell, Jeremy’s embrace then became empty.A sense of endless loneliness occupied his heart for a moment. He seemed to have just gotten back from getting lost.Looking at the face in front of him, Jeremy realized that he had lost his cool just now.He had even shown her that depressed and gloomy side of his that no one knew. Moreover, he had craved for her hug so much, even longed for her to feel sorry for him and hug him tight…This was something that had never happened before.Yet he knew that he was only like this all because of this face.This face that was almost identical to hers back then.“Didn’t you say you’d arrive tomorrow? Why are you back so sudden?” Madeline brought Jeremy back to his sense with her somewhat cheerful voice.Only then did he realize something and remembered what she had just said. ‘My fiancé is here.’Fiancé?“Is there a guest home?” A man’s voice was heard.Jeremy frowned. Although this voice was not particularly familiar, it
Madeline shook her head. “I still didn’t handle it well enough. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be suspecting me again and again for being his damned ex-wife.”Madeline carried bitterness in her emotions when she said the last two words, but she quickly smiled at Felipe faintly.“Don’t worry about me. I’m no longer the silly and stupid Madeline Crawford. I won’t disappoint you with the chance of rebirth that you’ve given me.”Felipe curled the edge of his lips and smiled. There was a touch of mystery in those bright and deep eyes.Madeline helped him to take off the coat that had been dampened by rainwater and got him new toiletries.He took a shower and put on a white bathrobe, wiping a few strands of his wet hair with a dry towel.He entered Madeline’s room naturally. Seeing the cutie asleep on the bed, Felipe bent down slowly and dropped a loving kiss on Lily’s cheek.“Felipe, I’ve cleaned up the room.” Madeline entered the room softly.Felipe turned and walked toward her. “I’ll be g
In the crowd, there was suddenly an overly familiar voice that came from nowhere.Madeline’s heart was in her mouth all of a sudden and her heartbeat also increased. Yet, her face revealed no reaction. She walked toward Jeremy without even a single ripple.“Mr. Whitman, did you deliberately bring me here for breakfast?” She smiled, the morning rays after the rain falling on her immaculate and delicate face, shining beautifully.Jeremy seemingly glanced in a certain direction, then nodded. “Won’t my future aunt-in-law show deference in a public setting? Or are you worried that Uncle Felipe will be jealous?”“Why would Felipe be jealous because of such a thing?” Madeline smiled calmly, but her heartbeat was erratic.She could still hear that familiar voice calling out ‘Maddie’ again and again.That voice, accompanied by rapid footsteps, got closer and closer.However, she just calmly followed Jeremy’s footsteps to the breakfast shop.“Maddie!”At last, just when Madeline was abo
Jeremy sneered lowly, his slender, dewy eyes looking at Madeline’s elegant back. “You really think she’s Madeline?”“Nonsense! Of course, she’s Maddie!” Ava affirmed without a doubt. “Jeremy, I’m telling you, don’t think about hurting Maddie anymore. If Maddie gets hurt again, I’ll fight you tooth and nail this time!”Hearing Ava’s warning, Jeremy suddenly curled his lips in self-mockery.A friend who would fight tooth and nail for her.However, what about this husband?Jeremy did not say anything. He then got into the car and started the engine.Madeline was seated in the car. She caught a glimpse of Ava’s dejected figure in her peripheral vision. She gradually became smaller and smaller in the rear-view mirror, and her heart hurt more and more.‘I’m sorry, Ava.‘Now is not the time to acknowledge you.‘I’ll offer you a humble apology after I take my revenge.’Madeline recollected her attention. When the car passed by an intersection, she requested. “Stop the car.”Jeremy l
Just as an accident was about to occur, Jeremy reached out and grabbed Madeline’s wrist, pulling her into his arms with all his might.The car that ran the yellow light whizzed past Madeline’s side.As Jeremy had been too forceful, he lost his balance and fell backward. The person in his arms fell to the ground with him, leading to a heavy crash.“Don’t be afraid, it’s alright now.”Madeline vaguely heard Jeremy said.She wanted to get up but was enveloped tightly in Jeremy’s embrace. His right hand was pressed on the back of her head as though it was a subconscious act of protecting her.Madeline just lay on Jeremy’s body. Her nose picked up the unique fragrance on his body. It was a familiar scent in her memory.She felt her heartbeat and breathing going a little erratic. She did not know if it was the shock from almost being hit by a car just now.When a breeze blew over, Madeline recovered her heartbeat and breathing. “Mr. Whitman, you can let me go now.”Upon hearing her
Meredith agreed impatiently. “Don’t worry, Jeremy. I’ll be there on time tomorrow night with my parents.”“That’s great, then.” Jeremy hung up the phone after saying those last three words.He looked at the darkened screen, his slender, dewy eyes reflecting a secretive light.Madeline had gone straight back to the apartment. After entering the house, she saw that Felipe was already up.He sat at the table by the French windows, wearing loose casual clothes. He was watching the financial news on his phone while elegantly biting on a piece of toast for breakfast.Seeing that Madeline was back, he gave her a gentle smile. “Miss L.ady’s sales performance is booming. Every piece of jewelry that you’ve designed has become popular. I think you stand a great chance of winning the grand prize for this year’s GMA International Jewelry Design Competition.“Also, I brought you the fragrance materials you need. You can continue with your dreams and career here with peace of mind.”Listening
Under everyone’s puzzled gaze, Jeremy took out a dark blue velvet box from his pants pocket.He held the box to face Madeline and opened it. Inside the velvet jewelry box was a sparkling diamond ring.Meredith looked at the ring box that Jeremy was holding in shock. She hurried over. “Jeremy, what... What are you doing?” she asked nervously, trying to maintain a smile. “Jeremy, you asked my parents to come over today. Is it because you want to propose to me? This diamond ring is also for me, yes?”Meredith looked expectantly at Jeremy’s impassive side profile.However, Jeremy did not spare a glance at Meredith even from the corner of his peripheral vision. Instead, he took out the ring and reached out to Madeline’s left hand that was being held by Felipe.Madeline quickly withdrew her hand. “Mr. Whitman, what are you doing?”Felipe also protected Madeline by his side. “Jeremy, although Vera and Madeline are very similar, but as I’ve told you, they’re two different people.”“Why
Meredith blushed and leaned close to Jeremy’s side lovingly. “Don’t worry, Mom and Dad. Jeremy will take good care of me, right, Jeremy?”She cast her bright and clear gaze at Jeremy and happened to see him looking down at her.It was just that his eyes were so cold that she was stunned.“Je-Jeremy?”“What I want to announce is the dissolution of our engagement.”“…”“What?”Meredith was instantly petrified. Eloise, Sean, and Jeremy’s parents all looked shocked.Madeline looked calm, but she also felt surprised on the inside.Did Jeremy actually say he wanted to break off the engagement with Meredith?This was really mind-blowing.He adored the two-faced Meredith. He had been indulging and pampering her without limit for so many years.How could such a decision suddenly be made?“Jeremy, what are you saying? How can you break off your engagement with Meredith when she has even given birth to your child?!” Eloise said angrily. She suddenly pointed to Madeline. “Is it becaus