Chapter 294

The previously blurry memories from right before she succumbed to darkness finally cleared, and she remembered how Jeremy had suddenly appeared to save her in time.

She remembered how he had held her tightly and comforted her as well as how she had leaned into his embrace from how safe he made her feel…

Madeline’s heart began to race, thumping a familiar beat in her chest.

She bit her lip and clenched her fists.

‘No. How could I possibly fall for him all over again?

‘I hate him!

‘The love within me died with every push toward the deep end he forced me to take.

‘It’s like how drowning survivors would never yearn for the sea again.

‘But I promise I’ll let you know how it feels to be suffocated, Jeremy.’

…

Eloise returned to Meredith’s hospital room where Jeremy arrived shortly after.

Eloise seemed proud of herself at Jeremy’s arrival, thinking that her words must have gotten through to him.

“Took you long enough to start worrying about Meredith.” Eloise’s tone was cold.

“Meredith has gone through too much, Jeremy. I can’t believe she got… taken advantage of by four different men. Stay by her side, Jeremy. I’m scared that she might take her life lightly because this burden is too much for her to handle…” Rose wiped a tear sorrowfully, playing the part of a broken-

hearted mother.

Jeremy frowned, directing the frost in his gaze to Rose.

Amid her fake crying, Rose averted her gaze immediately when they met Jeremy’s suspicious ones.

“I thought you were watching Meredith this entire time? How did she end up at the waste paper factory in the west?”

“I went to get her some water, but Meredith was gone when I returned,” Rose stuttered to explain.

“I thought her legs were fractured? How could she suddenly walk again?”

“It… Someone must’ve planned to take Meredith away!” Rose lied. “It must be Vera. She must’ve told someone to kidnap Meredith!”

Jeremy’s gaze hardened. “What evidence do you have to support your claim that Vera did it? I suggest you watch your words before you baselessly accuse others.”

“…” Rose was left speechless. In the face of Jeremy’s icy gaze, Rose felt beads of cold sweat form from all the pressure she was feeling.

“I’ll definitely find the evidence to prove that it was her!” Eloise suddenly proclaimed, “Only she would hurt Meredith in such a ruthless way!”

Jeremy’s sharp brows frowned at her words. Just as he parted his lips to speak, a nurse exited the room. “She’s awake, but her emotions are rather unstable. Try not to upset her.”

“Meredith,” Eloise exclaimed heart-wrenchingly, distress apparent on her features.

She pushed the door to enter only to be held back by Rose. “I think the person Meredith wants to see the most now is Jeremy, Mrs. Montgomery. I’m sure you have a lot to say to her, Jeremy. We should let them spend some time together first!”

Eloise agreed.

Sparing the inside of the room a worried glance, she turned to exhort Jeremy. “Go in and comfort Meredith, alright? Don’t hurt her anymore!”

Ignoring Eloise, Jeremy pushed open the door and walked inside.

The VIP room was very spacious. Upon entering, Jeremy realized that the bed was empty and Meredith was nowhere to be found.

He lifted his eyes to look in the direction of the balcony but suddenly heard movement in the bathroom.

Turning around, Jeremy walked over to the bathroom. Its door was wide open. The sound of water gushing from the showerhead met his ears just as his eyes fell on Meredith.

Jeremy felt a strong physical manifestation of disgust at the sight of Meredith that very moment. He spun around and averted his gaze.