At that, everyone’s gazes fell on the female care worker. Yvonne’s heart thumped, remembering the scene where she had stolen the jewelry box and wallet before running down the stairs. She had coincidentally stumbled upon Old Master Whitman who was being pushed out from the guest room on the first floor. They had locked eyes when they saw each other.She had been too frantic that very moment to realize that there was a care worker behind Old Master Whitman. Thinking that she had been seen, Yvonne staggered two steps backward. “You know who hit me?” Karen asked, pointing at Madeline, “Was it her?”Displeased by Karen’s interrogation method, Jeremy was about to open his mouth when he saw the care worker look at Madeline while nodding.“Yes, it was this lady.” Both Madeline and Jeremy showed the same shocked expression at her response. Winston was stunned and pointed at Madeline. “Are you sure it was this lady?” The care worker took a closer look at Madeline’s face and rep

“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

“Alright.” Madeline followed behind the police officers in a dignified manner.Brushing past Jeremy, she halted and questioned ironically, “This is your unbridled trust?” The corner of her lips quirked prettily as she chuckled. The sight of her blossoming smile was reflected in Jeremy’s eyes. It reminded him of a blooming rose—beautiful, casual, and perhaps extraverted in its own way. Yvonne’s eyes swam secretly with mirth as she watched the police bring Madeline away in their car. Karen reverted to her energetic self as if the dark clouds had lifted. When she turned to see Jeremy making the move to leave, she immediately ran up to stop him. “Now do you see her true colors, Jeremy? You can’t possibly yearn for such a woman, right? So what if we’ve framed and hurt her in the past? The Whitman family doesn’t owe her anything. She deserved it!” The fact that she truly believed herself not to have done any wrong had Jermey’s brows knitting tightly. Not wishing to deal with K