His sudden intimate gesture caused Madelineâs heart to beat faster. Her face also began to heat up gradually.She lifted her head to look at Jeremy. His side profile was good looking, but his face was neutral.âGrandpa is here.âHe said those three words coldly and Madeline understood immediately.He merely wanted to put on the act of a loving couple in front of Old Master Whitman. Madelineâs heart became cold, and she felt that this was very ironic.There were no outsiders at the dining table. If there was one, it was Meredith.Old Master Whitmanâs eyes were kind. However, for some reason, Madeline felt that he looked familiar. It was as if she had seen him from years ago.What surprised Madeline was how Jeremy ignored Meredithâs feelings and took care of her just to make the old master happy.Not only did he take food for her, but he even peeled prawns for her. This was the first time Madeline saw Jeremyâs gentle smile on a very rare occasion.Madeline lifted her head to loo
Jeremy finished watching the video, and there was a blank expression on his face. âWhere did you get this?â he asked with a cold voice.Madeline felt that it was preposterous. âIs where I got it from important? Isnât the truth that youâre looking at more important?ââThe truth?â Jeremy lifted his head and deleted the video with a swipe of his finger. He even deleted the backup copy of it that was in Madelineâs album.Madeline was beyond shocked by his actions. She ran over hysterically to take back her phone. However, it was too late. He had emptied the deleted album folder.âJeremy, why? Why did you do that? Are you unaware of how many people are criticizing me online now? That was the only video that could have proven my innocence!âMadeline broke down.However, Jeremy scoffed indifferently. âWhat does your innocence have to do with me? Anything will suffice as long as Meredith is happy.âJeremyâs question made Madeline speechless.Her innocence and life had nothing to do wit
The manâs cold accusations rained down on Madeline, and she felt extremely ironic.âWerenât you already aware about it, Mr. Whitman?âMadelineâs answer enraged Jeremy even more. He lifted her chin angrily as he glared at her with his bottomless, black eyes that were filled with anger.âSo, you went to look for your old flame, hmm?ââOld flame? He must be referring to Daniel.âDaniel had once been Jeremyâs classmate. They were two years older than her and had been her seniors.When Daniel confessed to Madeline during their graduation ceremony, everyone in school thought that they began dating afterward.Madeline did not know that Jeremy had believed those rumors as well.âMadeline, Iâm telling you, even if I were to kick you out one day, donât think that you can run away to other men. I want to see who dares pick up trash Iâve used before!âTrash.He was describing her with such words.Madelineâs heart was hurting. She pushed away the man with force that she did not know she
Madeline had thought her comeback was brilliant, however, upon hearing Meredithâs words, she felt utterly defeated.Jeremy was there with Meredith for the latterâs maternal check-up.It was supposed to be something that a husband and wife did; Jeremy had given another woman his priority.Meredith walked in front of Meredith proudly. âMaddie, whatâs wrong? Are you upset? Heartbroken?âMadeline clenched her fists, but she refused to allow herself to lose her composure. âNo, I just feel that youâre shameless.âAfter she said that, she let her undisturbed gaze fall on Meredithâs twisted face.âMeredith, I donât think Iâd be able to find another woman whoâs as shameless and proud as you; someone who thinks so highly of herself despite only being a mistress.ââYouâŚââOne day, Jeremy will know that the child in your stomach is not his.âMeredithâs hypocritical mask was being ripped off her face. However, she suddenly broke into a smile as she said, âJeremy loves me so much that even
After a while, Jeremy arrived. However, it was not because Madeline wanted to see him. Instead, he had come to criticize her violently.The light in the meeting room was dim. Nonetheless, it was enough for Madeline to see the malice and sinisterness on the manâs face.Madeline was firm. âI didnât push Meredith. She fell by herself on purpose. Jeremy, please believe me!âUpon hearing her words, Jeremy stretched out his hand. His cold hand grabbed the back of her neck tightly, and he pushed her toward him.His bottomless, black eyes were like cold daggers as he shot out a glare and said, âNot only is there evidence, but there are eyewitnesses. Yet, you still have the cheek to say it wasnât your doing?ââI did not! Meredith framed me! I didnât push her! I didnât!â Madeline was having an emotional breakdown. She kept on emphasizing the truth in hopes that the man would believe her.However, Jeremyâs eyes only became more and more terrifying. His hand on the back of her neck tightened
When Madeline remembered her battered self, she did not know what to do.Every woman would want to present their best selves to the man they loved. However, whenever she was with him, she would be in her worst and most torn-up state. At this moment, she was even covered in the scars he had given her.âWho allowed you to come in?â Jeremy stopped outside the door.Madeline looked at him. âThis is my home.ââYour home?â The man chuckled lowly. âDo you think you have the right to call this your home?âThe light in Madelineâs eyes faded. Jeremyâs words stabbed her heart like glass shards.âIf Mer werenât so kind, you would still be rotting in prison.â Jeremyâs words were laced with love for Meredith.Madeline scoffed. âYeah, if it werenât not for , I wouldnât have ended up in such a place.âIt was obvious that Jeremy was enraged by what she had said. âYouâre still trying to talk back at a time like this?ââJeremy, I did not! Iâm telling the truth!â Madeline clenched her fists and e
Jeremy was fearful. He felt like there was a hidden thorn in his heart stabbing him mercilessly. He picked up Madeline without any hesitation.When Meredith saw this from one side, she stepped forward to stop him. âJeremy, where are you taking Maddie?âHowever, Jeremy ignored her and sped to the hospital while holding Madeline.Throughout the way, his brain was occupied with the moment he first met the girl when he was young. That moment was delicate yet quiet and contented. It kept on replaying in his brain.Jeremyâs heart was beating frantically. He somehow forgot that he was supposed to be in disdain of Madeline and carried her to the ER frantically.She had said she was pregnant and it was his. However, his body was now stained with her blood.Jeremy felt as if he was being suffocated by something invisible. This was the first time he hoped that Madeline would be okay.He paced back and forth as he waited outside. He felt extremely anxious.At this moment, a nurse walked ou
Upon hearing this, Jeremyâs expression changed.He walked nearer and saw that Meredith had her back against him. She was talking to Madelineâs doctor.âWhy is this happening? I never expected Maddie to do something like thatâŚâ Not long after, Meredith was heard sighing.Jeremy had not gotten the full story. However, when he was about to go forward and question them, the doctor frowned and said awkwardly, âSigh! Itâs against my medical ethics to lie, but your sister is really something else. She isnât pregnant, but she insisted on pretending to be pregnant. She even used fake blood to pretend that the baby had been affected. When we found out, she threatened to kill herself and forced us to lie with her. Weâre speechless!âJeremyâs face was immediately covered with a layer of ice after he heard this.She was pretending?Madeline was pretending to be pregnant? Her blood was also fake?âI can understand why Maddie would have done that, but I never wouldâve imagined sheâd threaten t