“I’m sure this has nothing to do with you. I believe you,” Winston told Madeline sincerely before turning to tell the care worker, “Don’t worry about it. If the police come and ask, just tell them the truth about what you saw.” The care worker gave Madeline and Jeremy a fearful glance before she nodded and left. Jeremy and Madeline were now alone in the room. His gaze was warm and confident as he took away the arm he placed around Madeline’s shoulder. “I believe you, Linnie.” Madeline smiled faintly. “I’ve had my fair share of these ‘conclusive evidence’ situations, haven’t I? I’m probably used to it already.” Used to it. Jeremy found the phrase extremely ironic. She had gotten used to being wronged, which meant she had suffered too many unwarranted slander and charges. Seeing the pain and regret in Jeremy’s eyes, Madeline turned around without a care. Jeremy did not want to disturb her, nor did he want Madeline to hate him anymore, so he stood quietly as he watch
Felipe’s peck was sudden, and as shocked as Madeline was, she could not help but remember that Jeremy was right behind them. Something told her that Felipe kissed her just for Jeremy to see, but she got in the car quietly without commenting on it. Felipe gave Jeremy, whose expression screamed of frost, a glance from the corner of his eyes as his lips curled into a mocking smile. He alighted the car and stepped on the accelerator. In the passenger seat, Madeline’s eyes could not help but stare at the diminishing figure from the rear-view mirror. Under the moonlight, the heavy loneliness and torment could not be more clear on the man’s face. He was evidently displeased, but he was also suppressing it. Madeline thought Felipe would send her back to Montgomery Manor, but the car had instead stopped at a single villa in the outskirts of town. As far as she could remember, she had never spent the night here before. Felipe brought Madeline to her designated room and had the
Putting her phone down, she turned to open the door. Meeting her eyes was Felipe’s lithe figure in front of her. Donned in a loose-fitting white sleeping robe, the man’s alluring clavicles could vaguely be seen through the thin material. Madeline felt inexplicably uncomfortable to see Felipe in such a sight even though she had not felt the slightest discomfort when she took off Jeremy’s shirt previously. The upper half of his body was even revealed when she dressed his wounds. “Did you come to say goodnight, Felipe?” She smiled, reining back her wandering thoughts. Felipe smiled lightly and walked in. Madeline was left with no choice but to let go of the door handle, which Felipe took and used to close the door behind him as he entered.The sound of the door closing fueled Madeline’s unease. “Is there something you want to talk to me about, Felipe?” Madeline gave a small smile, standing by the door. Felipe turned around. Reading the guarded look in Madeline’s glossy ey
With the outer layer of her sleepwear opened, cold settled in. As bewitching was the aura Felipe oozed, Madeline’s mind was very clear. She grabbed Felipe’s hovering palm and curtly rejected. “I’m sorry, Felipe, but I don’t think I’m ready yet.” Madeline fled decisively from Felipe’s arms.Madeline found it much easier to breathe now that distance had been restored between them. Reining his displeasure in, Felipe got up and apologized. “I’m sorry, Eveline. I’ve overstepped.” Madeline shook her head. “It’s not your fault, it’s mine. I’m sorry I can’t remember what happened and the feelings I once had for you back then. That’s why I…” “It’s alright.” Felipe comforted her with a smile. “Don’t force yourself, you’ll remember it one day.” “Thank you, Felipe.” “You don’t need to thank me, silly. While we haven’t gotten registered, we’ve already had our wedding ceremony and as far as my heart is concerned, you’re my wife.” Felipe walked over to hug Madeline and run his fing
“This is my house! Why do I have to hide from you?” Karen argued. “I didn’t do anything wrong, so why do I have to hide?” Madeline fired back. “You…” “This is Linnie’s house. She can come and go as she wishes. Stop causing trouble.” Jeremy advised Karen in displeasure. Karen refused to back down. “You’ve already gotten divorced, so she’s not your wife anymore. How could this be her house?” Jeremy glanced at an unfazed Madeline before parting his thin lips. “She is. She’s legally still my wife.” “What?” Karen and Yvonne were stunned, even Madeline looked shocked. “Is this the scene of the crime?” Two policemen suddenly appeared, interrupting a confused Madeline. Karen immediately rushed forward. “Indeed, officers. I’m the victim, and I suspect this woman!” She pointed at Madeline. “She was the one who hit me. She even stole my wallet and jewelry. Arrest her!” Rage tinted Jeremy’s frown. The two officers gave Madeline a look. “Madeline Crawford?” Madeline replied ca
With her statement recorded, Madeline left the station to find Jeremy waiting for her by the door. He was standing under the sun with his eyes closed. The man seemed like he was deep in thought. The fair complexion of his cheeks held a youthful tint. A similar scene suddenly flashed through Madeline’s mind, as if she too had stared at Jeremy from afar years ago. She tried to think deeper about it, but that only resulted in a headache. She knew that it was most likely the sequelae of the car crash. Perhaps only when she had recalled all her memories would the pain subside. Madeline walked toward him, realizing that Jeremy was looking down at the wedding ring on his left ring finger. The corners of the man’s eyes were filled with adoration as his lips curled mirthfully. Not too long ago, Jermey had claimed with certainty that she was legally his wife. Curious, Madeline asked, “We’ve already signed the divorce papers long ago, so why did you say that I’m your legal wife?
Taking a good look at Jeremy’s gaze, she found it akin to the one from years ago. It looked like anger when in truth he was scared, afraid, and worried. Madeline was surprised by her revelation. “Are you alright, Linnie?” Jeremy asked softly as he helped Madeline up. “I’m alright.” Madeline straightened her shirt. “I’d like to go back and take care of Grandfather.” “I’ll bring you there.” “Okay.” Madeline did not reject him. On the way back, Madeline’s mind was plagued with Jeremy’s frantic gaze that made him look like he was furious. The car arrived at the villa, and Jeremy’s phone rang. He picked it up, and it seemed like he had pressing matters to attend to. “I’m going out for a bit, Linnie. Just ignore whatever my mom says.” He especially reminded. Madeline nodded and turned to walk into the house without much of a reply. Jeremy frowned as he watched Madeline leave, his mind reminding him of her desire to officially divorce him. It was inevitable. He had
Madeline turned around to see Jeremy standing by the entrance. While the fact that Jeremy had turned back around shocked her, she ensured that her expression betrayed nothing. She did not care whether Jeremy had heard the words she said. “Jeremy! You heard what this woman said, right? She admitted it! She admitted to hitting Aunty Karen! How could she be so cruel? Even after doing something like that, she still has the galls to act innocent too!” Yvonne took the chance to make Madeline look bad.“You can’t possibly still believe that she’s innocent, right, Jeremy? All it took was a bit of taunting from me and she admitted everything! How can she be so wicked?” Furious flames flared in Karen’s eyes. Jeremy stared at a poised Madeline and slowly walked over. His gaze dimmed with every step, the look on his face turning into disappointment. “I can’t believe that it really was you, Linnie.” He seemed to have believed her. Karen’s expression bloomed into a relieved smile at J
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