She smiled slightly when she saw the old man looking at her with distress.

"Grandpa, I’m glad to be a family with you again."

Old Master Whitman raised his hand strenuously to hold Madeline's own. "My child, I’m also very happy. Thank you for giving Jeremy a second chance."

"Jeremy won this opportunity for himself. You don’t have to thank me."

She recalled what had happened during this period of time, how the man had repeatedly dashed on bravely with no thought of personal safety. His sincerity and his regret… She had seen it all.

Madeline realized then that Jeremy seemed to be missing.

Where could he have gone this early in the morning?

Madeline walked to the side and called Jeremy. After her call was answered, she immediately asked, "Jeremy, where are you?"

She threw out her question and was still waiting for Jeremy’s answer when she heard Meredith's voice coming from the other end. “Jeremy, I’m so afraid to live in a hotel alone. I’ll die without you. Can you not leave me?"