Jeremy chased after her. He could already feel that Madeline was not in a great mood.

Looking back at those six months, it was not a memory he wanted to revisit.

Madeline sat on the beach by the hotel and took off her mask. She faced the night breeze head-on as she walked forward with no destination in mind.

“Linnie.”

Jeremy’s voice sounded from behind and Madeline’s footsteps slowly came to a halt.

She did not want to fight with him, but it would not change the fact that she was upset.

Jeremy strolled over to stand in front of Madeline. The sea breeze blew and ruffled her short hair. Under the yellow street lamps, the melancholic look on Madeline’s small face was clear for Jeremy to see.

His sharp brows furrowed in apology as he opened his arms to pull Madeline into a tight embrace.

“It’s not what you think, Linnie.” He held her tightly, his slow and gentle voice sounding by her ear. “We’re just friends.“

Madeline stared into the boundless sea quietly and parted her