Both Madeline and Jeremy turned to look in the direction the bartender was pointing and found a familiar figure in the circle of drinking and boxing men. However, before they could take a better look at the woman thanks to the intersecting lights of the bar shining into their eyes, they saw her look down at her phone before leaving.Madeline and Jeremy immediately rushed after her. Chasing to the entrance, a man who smelled heavily of alcohol came to stand in front of Madeline. “Hey, girl. It’s been a while and you look prettier already. I’m free tonight, so how about we go have some fun in a hotel tonight?” Madeline was certain that the man had mistaken her for Felicity. She was about to speak when Jeremy reached out to take her hand. He gave the man a cold glare. “You have the wrong person.” “How could I have the wrong person? Did you forget, baby? We were having so much fun on the bed last time—” Bang!“Ow!” Jeremy sent a punch to the man’s face for he could no longer ta

Just then, the man who was chasing them appeared before them. Realizing this, Madeline took Jeremy’s hand and turned again. “Let’s leave.” Jeremy followed decisively, but his height and ethereal appearance made it easy for him to be picked out from the crowd. The man chased after them. Without hesitation, Madeline pulled Jeremy onto a tourist bus that was passing by. By the time the group chased over, the bus had begun to move. They were temporarily safe. Madeline let out a sigh of relief. The bus jostled, and with a hand holding the bouquet, she felt herself fall before she could grab the railing. She had not fallen, though, as Jeremy managed to catch her by the waist. She found herself being held in his broad chest as his long arms came to settle around her waist. It all felt so natural.As far as others were concerned, the two looked the epitome of a sickly-sweet couple. “Out of the two groups that chased after us, is there anyone you recognize?” Jeremy whispered.

Jeremy’s actions were too sudden and Madeline did not have the time to react, but she was quick to understand the reasoning behind his move.He wanted the man to mistake them for a couple who was so deeply enthralled by each other that they could not help but act upon their desires. The man was sharp, so he approached them anyway. Madeline had no choice but to turn her face and reach out to hold Jeremy’s shoulders as she kissed him back. Despite the cold December day, Madeline felt her body grow warm and her heart lose its previously calm tempo. She could not tell if Jeremy was doing it on purpose or for the sake of keeping up their act, but she felt him deepen the kiss and reach a hand into her jacket to hold her waist… Knock, knock, knock.The man knocked on the window. Jeremy’s kissing came to a halt. “This is private property. If you’re going to get intimate, do it somewhere else,” the man said distastefully. Jeremy gave the man a cold glare as Madeline let her he

Madeline stared at the frowning man confusedly. “It plagued me back then whether you were truly blind to Meredith’s pitiful act. Yet your actions have been telling me that you knew what she was doing and still you defended her because of how much you loved her.“What I never expected was that the reason behind your blind acceptance was a result of the promise you made to me when we were young.“It had not occurred to me that you would take a childhood joke so seriously to the point of ignoring what was right and wrong, all just to keep the vow.”Madeline found Jeremy staring deeply at her. “It wasn’t a joke. I promised you something, Linnie, and I’ll do everything I can to fulfill it, but that doesn’t change the fact that I was blinded.” Just then, Felicity walked out of the manor and was sent home in a private car. Jeremy and Madeline recollected their feelings and followed behind. However, due to Jeremy’s unfamiliarity with F Country’s roads, they lost sight of the private car

Staring at the hopeful yet slightly anxious peach blossom eyes, Madeline replied calmly, “Let’s bet whether our destiny ends here, or if it’s meant to pick up where we left off.” ‘Pick up where we left off.’The six words sparked joy unlike any other in Jeremy’s eyes. She was giving him a chance! “How will we bet, Linnie?” Confident, he asked impatiently. After all, he was certain that they were destined to be. He became elated when he heard Madeline speak. “We’ll return by ourselves, each taking a separate path. If we manage to meet by the hotel entrance in less than five minutes of each other, I’ll take it that we’re still destined.”“Alright.” Jeremy agreed quickly. Leaving the dessert shop, he stared at her reluctantly. “Can I hug you again, Linnie?” “What’s this? Are you afraid that we’ll never see each other again?” Madeline teased. “Of course not.” Jeremy denied it. The only reason he felt the desire to hug her was because of the conversation she had with Ava.

“If you may, Miss Quinn.” The bodyguard opened the door. It seemed that regardless of her willingness, they were not going to let her leave. Just as she was forced into the car, Madeline found Jeremy waiting by the hotel gates with a warm smile and a bouquet of baby’s breath. He arrived three minutes after her. They would have met had she not been forced into the car. Felicity’s gaze fell on Jeremy as well. “What a shame. Looks like you aren’t destined, after all.” Madeline grew cold. Felicity knew about the bet she made with Jeremy moments ago. Felicity smiled at Madeline’s shocked expression. “Looks like you don’t know anything about Felipe at all, Eveline.” “What do you mean?” “Hmph.” Felicity scoffed, her gaze hardening. “You’ll know soon enough.” Then, the car drove away. Staring at Jeremy who stood by the hotel gates, Madeline felt a heavy weight of loss fall over her heart. She wanted to roll down the window to call after him, but the windows were locked

A frantic look flashed through Madeline’s eyes. “What are you implying, Felicity Walker?” “Oh? Are you scared? Or worried that he’ll die?” Felicity’s tone seeped with disdain. “Didn’t you pray night and day for this man’s suffering? Well, you should be ecstatic then, since he’s going to hell any minute now.” Madeline was now certain that they were monitoring her and Jeremy’s every move. Felipe was the only one who could do such a thing. He definitely had more power in F Country than she understood. “However much I hate Jeremy is an issue between me and him. It is not up to you to determine and act on my behalf.” Madeline’s tone was cold and her gaze was sharp. “I’m not stupid enough to be oblivious of the fact that Felipe is using my hatred for Jeremy to get rid of him.” “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Felicity said innocently before her eyes grew cold. She said in a knowing tone, “All I know is that accidents happen all the time in the world. You never know wh

“Move!” Madeline’s tone was cold and sharp. Felicity was stunned for two seconds by Madeline’s aura, and by the time she snapped back to reality, she quickly went to hold Madeline back. “Stand there, Eveline…” Madeline caught her arm back, interrupting Felicity. She glared coldly at her. “I’m warning you, do not stand in my way.” “...” Stunned by Madeline’s aura and with the other flinging her hand, Felicity staggered before falling onto the floor. Madeline paid Felicity no attention and ran toward the door. Pulling open the gates, she found a limited edition black car parked right in front. Felipe alighted the car, his expression gentle and soft. However, his eyes no longer held the softness they once did. “You don’t need to go to the scene. It’s already too late.” He walked toward Madeline. “Jeremy is already dead.” Madeline’s heart felt as if it was ripped to shreds, and her eyes reddened as she mocked lightly. “You’re elated, aren’t you? Felipe Whitman, he’s your

Shocked, Madeline thought that she was hallucinating. She quickly wiped away her tears and looked at the entrance of the hotel again with wide eyes, but there was not a familiar face in the crowd before her. The vision felt real, so Madeline immediately crossed the zebra-crossing and ran toward the spot Jeremy had appeared moments ago. Looking around, she found nothing. Battered by the chilling wind around her, Madeline felt her heart turn cold again. Among the boisterous crowd, she felt alone. ‘All I ever wished for during the years of suffering and pain is for us to love simply, Jeremy. It’s such a small wish, yet why can’t it be fulfilled? ‘Are we truly not meant to be?’Madeline returned dazedly to Glendale, back to their marital villa. Madeline stood there blankly for a moment before she finally stepped inside. Karen’s face darkened when she set her eyes on Madeline. She hated Madeline with every bone in her body, especially after she learned from Felicity and Yvo

‘I still love you even after I’ve gotten my revenge.’Madeline had no idea when she fell asleep, but the sky was already dark when she woke. She left the villa and made her way to Montgomery Manor. Eloise and Sean were elated at her return. However, they could not help but feel worried when they took in Madeline’s downcasted expression. “Are you still hurting due to what happened with Lillian, Eveline?” Madeline felt her heart clench. “Jeremy’s dead.” “Wh-What? Jeremy’s dead?” Eloise and Sean could not believe their ears. “He flew back a few days ago, but his flight crashed.” “His flight crashed? How could that be? There wasn't any news of the like.” Eloise and Sean were confused. Madeline halted. “There wasn’t?” “Not at all. We didn’t hear about any accidents pertaining to any airlines as well.” Sean confirmed. “Are you sure you’re not mistaken, Eveline?” Madeline felt her heart skip a beat as she pulled out her phone to check for relevant news only to find nothin