Madeline Crawford and Jeremy Whitman novel Chapter 1418

Chapter 1418

Madeline’s vision slowly blurred as she stared at the peaceful expression on the man’s face.

“Do you know why the color of my hair and irises have changed?” Jeremy asked with a smile. “It does have something to do with the slow-acting poison Lana gave me, but there’s more to it.”

As he spoke, his handsome brows suddenly furrowed.

“It has more to do with how I tried all sorts of unknown medication just so that I could live longer. That woman just now was the doctor who invented the medication that would prevent the spread of the slow-acting poison. I spent half a year struggling in despair as I tried to survive.

“She told me that there was no way to completely dispel the poison from my body and I would only have two more years at most. That was why when I returned to you and the kids, I found myself in a very conflicting position.”

Jeremy chuckled despondently.

“I wanted to be with you and reciprocate your love with everything I had, yet I was afraid of being too passionate. I didn’t want to end up leaving you with more pain in the end. The same went with Lillian. I was afraid that she would lose her dad right after she finally recognized him, so I decided to just be cold to her and let her hate me. It was only after that I realized I was wrong.”

Madelyn felt something piercing her heart when she heard that. “Jeremy…”

“Linnie,” Jeremy interrupted, meeting her glistening gaze. “It was a grave mistake. I should never have been cold to you and our children. Every extra day I have with you should be met with optimism instead.”

The man shot her a gentle smile.

Madeline bit her lip as tears brimmed in her eyes.

“Don’t cry, silly. Aren’t I recovering right now?” Jeremy wiped Madeline’s tears away gently. “Don’t cry anymore, okay?”

Jeremy’s words of comfort did not stop Madeline’s tears from falling.