She saw Jeremy and Felipe pass by one another. The two seemed to have looked at each other, but there was no exchange.Felipe walked straight toward her, his elegant, gentle, and handsome face carrying a smile like a spring breeze.His tall approaching figure quickly blocked Jeremy's back."Were you waiting for me?" Felipe smiled gently. He stretched his hands over to Madeline's shoulders before turning her around.Madeline smiled slightly, following Felipe and turning into the house. Jeremy's back was completely blurred until it finally disappeared.In the distance, Jeremy had stopped.He looked back and saw that the moment Felipe held Madeline. Their two frames came into his sight and it was as if thousands of ants had crawled over his heart, biting at it wildly.The shimmer in his eyes was gradually melted by the breeze.The Madeline who had once chased after him and the scenes of her admiring him in his memories were now gray sand sculptures, slowly being blown away by the

He went into the old master’s ward to accompany him in silence. He watched the sky darken through the windows as his heart remained dull and void of light. How could he not when his son and the woman he loved the most was going to leave with another man tomorrow? There was nothing he could do to stop her, for he had already sworn to himself that he would not force her against her will again. He would let her go if it meant she would find true happiness. Still, mixed emotions clashed strongly within himself at the knowledge that Madeline was leaving with Felipe of all people. “Mad…” In the silence, Jeremy heard a raspy voice groan out. He looked up and was elated to know that the old master was speaking again! “Mad, Mad…” “Grandfather.” Jeremy rushed over to grasp the old master’s icy hands. “Can you speak already, Grandfather?” Old Master Whitman stared at Jeremy as his trembling hand tightened against the latter’s hold. “Mad, Mad...” He repeated. Stunned for a

Felipe looped an arm around Madeline’s shoulders. “Let’s go, Eveline. It’s time to board.” “Alright.” Madeline nodded and held Jackson’s hand. “Let’s go board the plane, Jack.” “But Daddy isn’t here yet.” Jackson pulled his pink lips into a pout, reluctant to leave. “Won’t we wait a little longer for Dad, Mom?” Madeline walked out of Felipe’s embrace and comforted him with a small smile. “We’re not waiting for Dad anymore, Jack. He’s too busy with work to come.” “Jeremy isn’t busy with work. He’s staying with the old master in the hospital!” Winston blurted out the truth. Felipe’s eyes darkened as Madeline turned to look at Winston in confusion, urging him to go on. “The old master is in the hospital. The doctor told us to be prepared for the worst since he might not have much time left. Still, the old master just woke up and he kept calling your name. Jeremy told me not to disturb you, but I couldn’t help come looking for you either.” Madeline was shocked. “The old mast

Winston had advised Karen not to come in contact with Yvonne after the truth of her beating the old master came to light. However, not only did she ignore her husband’s wishes and continued to keep in contact with Yvonne, they had even come up with such a revolting scheme to hurt Madeline. Winston had never thought them more abominable. Karen stood by the door as she watched Jeremy and Winston help the old master lie down. Mulling over the thought, she decided she would talk to them after all. “Jeremy, Win, you must be tired with how busy you’ve been the past few days. I’ll take care of the old master.” She volunteered, looking like she was trying to redeem her merits. Ignoring her, Jeremy turned around and left. Karen called after him, “Jeremy, Jeremy, I’m still your mother. How—” “You claim that you know your place, so why did you do it? How could you join forces with your niece to harm your own daughter-in-law?” Winston accused angrily. Karen huffed in indignance. Realiz

“Made...line…” Madeline smiled. “If you wish, you can call me ‘Madeline’ as you used to, Grandfather.” The old master’s brows relaxed as a relieved and pleased expression washed over his hollow features. Jeremy watched the scene from afar, the corners of his lips tugging into a smile. However, as he stared at Madeline, all that could be seen in his eyes was heartache. ‘No, Linnie. ‘I never wish for you to be Madeline Crawford again. ‘You’re Eveline Montgomery, the pearl and heart of the Montgomery family. You’re no longer the Madeline who was used by the Crawford family.’Mirth bled into his peach-blossom eyes as he thought to himself. …Two hours later, Karen returned with a dressed wound and a considerate Yvonne in tow. Realizing that Madeline was not in the house, she walked up the stairs to change into a new set of clothes. Entering the room, Karen realized that her wallet and the jewelry she had placed on the vanity table were gone—including the jewelry box!