Chapter 1799
Madeline Crawford and Jeremy Whitman
Madeline was surprised by Jeremyâs sudden reaction.
She had intuitively wanted to evade him this moment, but Jeremy suddenly spread open his arms and locked Madeline in a tight embrace.
Madeline was astonished. Currently, in her mind, Jeremy hated her. He loathed her. He would never hug her the way he did now.
Thus, she thought this was a setup.
When she attempted to free herself from Jeremyâs hug, he softly spoke into her ear.
âYouâre sick, Linnie. Youâve forgotten that you already forgave me. Youâve also forgotten that weâre now in love with each other.â
âIâm sick?â
Madeline thought that Jeremy was lying to her.
When she looked at the room again, however, it certainly did look like a ward.
She also felt that her body was quite uncomfortable and her breathing was erratic; each of her heartbeats was accompanied by a slight ache.
Regardless, to Madeline, everything that was happening now still seemed like Jeremy was lying.
Suddenly, Madeline burst into laughter.
âJeremy, youâre here because of Meredith, right? You donât have to trouble yourself, begging a lady who you hate so much. Whatever is your intention, you can just spit it out.â
Jeremy was heartbroken hearing the suspicion and rejection permeating Madelineâs words.
He did not let go of her but hugged her even tighter instead.
âLinnie, every word I said was true. Iâm sorry. Itâs my fault that I made you recall those unpleasant memories. Iâm sorry.â
âIâm sorry⦠â Madeline repeated the three words, then lifted her gorgeous eyes, devoid of warmth, and coldly glanced at Jeremy as the tears in her reddened eyes silently flowed down.
âThis is truly the best joke Iâve ever heard.â âLinnieâ¦â
âGet lost, Jeremy.â
Jeremy was stunned. He had not expected to hear Madeline telling him off in such a straightforward manner.
It was in this brief moment of inattentiveness that Madeline suddenly pushed him away forcefully.
Jeremy, who did not expect Madeline to use such strength, staggered back two steps. When he had stabilized his footing, he saw Madeline making her way toward the door of the ward and opening it.
âGet out.â
She still spoke in a straightforward tone, demanding him to leave.
Jeremy truly had no idea how to explain it since the current Madeline was not willing to listen to him.
Her mind was filled with memories of the cruel things he had done to her; all her thoughts were negative.
She was completely unable to recall how great their current relationship was and how much in love they were.
âLinnie, Iâll head out and wait for the time being. Iâll not disturb you, so donât be mad,â Jeremy said meekly, trying to get on her good terms.
However, Madeline coldly looked at him, unbothered.
Jeremy felt chilly within him. Even if Madeline was behaving this way due to the poisonâs influence, he was still heartbroken.
He stepped out of the ward, and Madeline immediately closed the door.
She even attempted to lock it but there was no padlock.
Jeremy was outside, cut off from Madeline, and could only peep through the small window.
He saw Madeline returning to the bed and curling up at the corner of the bed, hugging both her legs, her expression was no longer confident as before.
Jeremy knew that Madeline was upset and in pain as she thought about why she fell in love with a man like him.
âBut Linnie, Iâve really realized my mistakes. Weâre now in love with each other. I believe youâll be able to regain your memories soon.â
Jeremyâs eyes reddened as he glanced at Madeline.
He was feeling sorry for Madeline, yet there was nothing that he could do.