Madeline was not surprised to find that Ryan had an ulterior motive and faced it calmly. “What are my options?”

Ryan smiled and replied.

Madeline’s grip on her phone tightened when she heard the two options Ryan gave.

He was not giving her an option at all.

Hanging up the phone, Madeline slowly lowered her hand and stared in the direction where Jeremy was currently rushing toward her. The light in her eyes dimmed as she looked down.

“Why did you suddenly run out? You haven’t finished your food yet.” Eloise suddenly ran up to Madeline and stared at her seriously.

Eloise may not recognize Madeline, but it was evident that she still cared for this daughter of hers.

Madeline felt something pinch her heart. She took Eloise’s hand and smiled. “Let’s go eat.”

“Yeah.” Eloise beamed and held Madeline’s hand.

Madeline stared longingly into the distance before she finally turned around…

Jeremy was driving as fast as possible as he closed the distance between him and the villa.