"Linnie! Linnie!"Amid the confusion, Madeline heard someone anxiously calling out to her.She tried her very best to open her eyes but her efforts ended up fruitless.After passing out, Madeline began her long dream.At a snowy area, she dreamed that she was drowning in an icy cold pond. She could not swim and struggled to climb up the shore. Jeremy was there, standing at the edge of the river.He stood tall and mighty. There was an ignorant smile plastered across his charming looks.She screamed, "Save me, Jeremy!"The man did not move an inch and even cast a disdainful look at her.The slim ray of hope that Madeline was holding onto vanished bit by bit as she continued to sink deeper into the cold pond.Facing such a desperate situation, she saw Meredith hugging Jeremy. They were both being affectionate in front of her.Madeline felt her heart sink straight down into the bottom of the lake. At that moment, she could vividly hear Jeremy's stony comment. "Listen up, Madeline

She opened the ceiling-to-floor window and a chilling breeze struck her, blowing her long hair.She looked toward the endless ocean and the golden sun that was shining right on the surface of the ocean. As the wind passed, waves formed on the ocean. The branches of the palm trees beside started waving as well.'What a nice scenery.'But where is this place?'Madeline thought hard, trying her best to recall whether she had been to this place, but nothing struck her mind.Then, Jeremy returned.He was holding onto a bowl of seafood noodles and a glass of warm water. His stunning face remained wearing a smile.He spoke when he saw Madeline not moving at all on the balcony, "Have something to eat, Linnie."Madeline remained motionless until some time when she tilted her head and put on a sharp expression."What are you plotting at, Jeremy? Do you want to lock me in here and torture me to death?"Previously, Jeremy would never come to realize how heartbreaking it was to have a lov

A sharp and glittering knife was directed at Jeremy's chest.Jeremy lowered his bushy eyelashes to look down, then a spellbinding smile appeared on his face as he lifted his eyes.He was staring at Madeline's beautiful orbs which were giving out a courageous and extraordinary vibe.It seemed that she was serious about it and was not just trying to scare Jeremy.However, Jeremy was serious as well."Linnie,” he called out to her softly. He did not back off but inched forward instead. The sharp edge of the knife was now buried deep into his clothes. Madeline was dumbfounded as she never expected Jeremy to take the initiative to come closer against the knife.At the same time, he was still smiling at her."Linnie, I know that you've forgotten everything in the past, but it doesn't matter because I still remember them," he said with a smile, his eyes fixed on her."That year when it was snowing heavily, I did a very inhumane thing. I exhumed your grandfather's tomb and even threa

"Jeremy, I don’t give a crap if you want to die, but just don't dirty my hands." Madeline stared at him, and all of a sudden, her heart rate increased.She thought that she would be happy to hear that someone who she hated with all that she had wanted to die, but at that moment, she felt strangely uncomfortable.Seeing that the bloodstain on Jeremy's white shirt was growing in size, tears suddenly came to her eyes. She felt uncertain and pushed him away anxiously. "Scram, Jeremy, get out of here! Even if you die in front of me, I will never forgive you!"She pushed him away forcefully, but Jeremy stood firm. She was unable to move him no matter how hard she tried."Jeremy, get out! If you don't leave, I will!"Madeline rushed toward the door, and just as she passed by him, Jeremy hugged her tightly from behind."Linnie, don't go.""Let go of me!""No, I won't let go. If I do, you’ll leave and disappear from my life forever."Jeremy seemed to be talking to himself. His warm bre

Madeline rolled her eyes and said coldly, "Let go of me or I’ll leave right this minute."Jeremy hurriedly let go of his grip on her.Madeline kept quiet and took out the disinfectant and wound dressing from the first aid kit. She then unbuttoned Jeremy's shirt.His well-defined chest presented itself to her. Unlike other men who were more tanned, Jeremy was fair.This also created a stark contrast between his skin and the blood on his chest, making it look more glaring.Although the cut was not deep, it was still of concern. Madeline used the disinfectant-soaked cotton to wipe off the blood on his wound. Then, he picked up the sterile gauze dressing and pressed it onto the wound. Lastly, she secured it with sticky tape.Jeremy kept quiet and just stared at Madeline with a blank expression.She was very close in proximity. Her gentle and beautiful face was deeply ingrained through the windows of his soul—his eyes.Her slender eyebrows, her soft lips, and her dainty nose were al

"Thank you."Madeline paused when she heard that. Then, she walked off.Jeremy’s eyes were gentle as he looked at Madeline as she left. He ate the noodles with a heart filled with joy.Both of them had not eaten anything for the entire day.At that moment, he was extremely happy eating the bowl of noodles that was prepared by her....Eloise and Sean were worried sick when they found out that Madeline had gotten into the car with Jeremy. Madeline was last seen at the entrance of the kindergarten.They could not get in touch with Jeremy nor Madeline. They also could not find out where Jeremy took Madeline.Jackson sat on the sofa obediently. He looked at them with his bemused and innocent eyes, asking, "Grandpa and Granny, Daddy said that he’ll take me to the playground with Mommy. Where are they?"Eloise hurriedly wheedled him with a smile on her face. "Jack, your parents have something to do. They’ll be back in two days. It's fairly late now, so let’s get ready for bed?"Jac

He felt disappointed and slowly walked over.The gorgeous morning sun was a stark contrast against the azure blue waters. It also highlighted his delicate features.Madeline was barefooted and sitting by the coast.She had something in her hand. She looked down as a smile appeared on her face.When she heard his footsteps, the sweet smile on Madeline’s face vanished upon seeing Jeremy."Linnie."Madeline ignored him, got up, and intended to leave.Jeremy felt lonely and quietly followed behind her. She was physically right in front of him, but she felt so distant from him."In half an hour, there’ll be a boat arriving. You can leave then."Madeline heard Jeremy's voice from behind, then she replied softly, "I know. I've already gone to check it out."Jeremy knew he could not make Madeline stay, so he laughed bitterly. "You’re leaving for F Country with Felipe, right?""That’s none of your business."Madeline stopped walking and turned around. She saw that Jeremy was looki

’I’m undeserving of you. Goodbye, my dearest Linnie, my one and only.’Jeremy looked at Madeline for one last time and silently turned around.Tears welled from deep inside, streaming down his cheeks.He knew that it was all his own doing. He could not blame anyone but himself.‘My heart hurts so much. It feels like I can’t breathe.’As the ship got closer, the intensity of the sea breeze increased.The wind messed up Madeline's hair. She tried to tidy her hair and caught a glimpse of Jeremy who was about to leave.Madeline's heart felt as though it was being stabbed when she saw him.In a daze, something fell from Madeline's hand.She bent down to pick it up. Unfortunately, she stumbled and lost her center of gravity.Ah! Jeremy, who was not too far off, heard Madeline's cry for help. Then, he heard the sound of someone falling into the water.His heartbeat immediately increased. When he turned around, he did not see Madeline's figure and only saw a ripple on the shore.

Jeremy's mood completely collapsed and fell apart.He hung his head in despair and pressed it to Madeline's smooth forehead.His trembling hand gently stroked her warm and soft cheeks as the hot tears that he was unable to hold back came streaming down."Why do you want to torture us so much? Why did I do such stupid things when you loved me so much? Linnie, please don't leave me. Please..."Jeremy embraced Madeline's pale face, his heart shattering along with his dripping teardrops as a bone-cutting pain invaded his whole body."Linnie, if you really want to go to another world, I will accompany you."His warm fingertips groped about her profile while his eyes were shrouded in darkness."I’ll go wherever you go in the future."He smiled, his thin lips falling on Madeline's as he kissed her deeply.At this moment, Madeline coughed.Jeremy's heart that was almost dying suddenly found its rhythm once more."Linnie?"He was so surprised that he looked at Madeline who had sudde

Not long after Felipe brought Madeline onto the boat, she woke up.She opened her feeble eyes and saw Felipe's handsome face that was filled with concern and worry."Eveline. Eveline, are you awake?" he asked softly.Madeline was not fully awake yet. She rolled her eyes and looked around as if she was looking for something in her confusion"Eveline?""Felipe?" Madeline looked at the man holding her questioningly. "Why is it you?""Dummy, who else would it be?" He stroked her cheek. "I knew you were taken away by Jeremy, so I‘ve been looking for you. When I had just taken a boat to the shore, I saw you accidentally falling into the water."Listening to him, Madeline slowly recalled what happened before she passed out.She saw Jeremy turn and walk away, and as he walked farther and farther, for some reason, she was in a daze. The bookmark she was holding had fallen out of her hand as well.She was anxious to retrieve the leaf bookmark, but it had fallen into the sea accidentally