Chapter 1174

However, Lillian only shook her head and started crying even harder.

Jeremy felt his heart shattering into pieces when he saw the little girl’s tears.

‘This little girl must be utterly disappointed with a father like me.’

He smirked to himself, thinking this was all the consequences of his doings.

Lillian cried for a very long time in Madeline’s arms. Finally, she dozed off. Perhaps she was fatigued.

The doctor showed up once again to check on Lillian and noticed there was nothing odd with her.

After the doctor excused himself, Madeline comforted Jeremy who was sitting at the side. “Jeremy, don’t be too upset. Lillian is still a little kid.”

“It’s exactly because she’s still a kid that all the emotions she expresses are the most genuine,” said Jeremy. He looked at the little girl who was sound asleep, feeling depressed.

“Jeremy.”

“Linnie, I won’t let myself be depressed again.” Jeremy held Madeline’s hands. “I’ll take good care of Lillian. I’ll let this child know that her father truly loves her.”

Madeline smiled after she heard his promise. She then spun around to get the daily necessities arranged.

That day, Jeremy and Madeline were at the hospital taking care of Lillian.

Lillian seemed to have composed herself as she no longer cried at the sight of Jeremy.

However, she still treated Jeremy coldly. She ignored him and would not look at him at all. All she wanted was for Madeline to carry her.

Jeremy could only endure the sadness by himself as he was aware that it was all a result of his doings.

After having dinner, they put Lillian to sleep. Just when Madeline was cleaning up the utensils, Ryan suddenly called her.

She did not want Jeremy to misunderstand her, hence she immediately picked up the call and replied, “Got it. I’ll go have it done now…”

After hanging up the call, she took in a deep breath and lied to Jeremy, saying, “Jeremy, something urgent came up in the company. I need to make a trip back. You take care of Lillian.”

Jeremy did not suspect her and saw her off.

As soon as Madeline exited the entrance of the hospital, she saw Ryan’s car at the roadside. She went over and got in.

Ryan saw Madeline and curled his lips into a satisfied smile. The moment Madeline fastened her seatbelt, he suddenly placed his face in front of her.

Madeline quickly inched back. “What are you doing?”

“There’s something on your hair.” Ryan had a smile on his face. He then raised his hand and made a gesture around Madeline’s ear as if he was about to get something.

Disgusted, Madeline avoided him. “Stop wasting any more time. I still have to rush back to look after my daughter.”

Ryan was not the slightest bit bothered by Madeline’s behavior and just smiled. “Then wouldn’t it be too easy for you to get your hands on the anti-toxoid test reagent?”

Madeline glanced at Ryan coldly. “Scumbag.”

Ryan smirked matter-of-factly before slamming on the gas pedal.

…

After approximately one and a half an hour later, Madeline returned to the hospital by cab.

She sauntered her way to the entrance of the ward, feeling tired. After recomposing herself only did she push the door open to enter.

After entering, she realized Jeremy was placing one of his hands over his temples while his other hand was holding onto Lillian’s little hand. They had both dozed off.

Seeing the man who was asleep, Madeline walked over to him when suddenly, something struck her mind.

She scanned the outside of the ward. Seeing that there was no one walking about, she took out a disposable needle and a bottle of reagent. After getting everything prepared, she walked up to Jeremy.

Madeline knew how to do injections, but at that moment, she felt a sense of anxiety she had never experienced before. It was even to the point of feeling guilty.

However, this was a rare chance. She breathed in deeply and searched for the location of Jeremy’s veins. Then, without further delay, she injected the needle.

Jeremy, who felt the prickling sensation, suddenly opened his sharp eyes.