When she remembered Hannah’s hesitant and stunned expression when she told her that she was going to stay at home just now, Madeline was sure she was acting.
Madeline knew her purpose.
“Linnie, have you ever heard of this story? “ Jeremy asked suddenly.
Madeline looked into the man’s eyes curiously. “
What story?“
“It’s the story of a frog carrying a scorpion to cross a river.“
When Jeremy said that, Madeline understood immediately.
She knew the story, and she knew what Jeremy wanted to express to her.
“Linnie, some people are just like that. It’s hard for them to change. Like a scorpion, she can’t restrain the evil in her heart.“ Jeremy looked as if he was educating a child as he spoke earnestly.
He did not forget to pick up his youngest son and tap his little nose with his fingers.
“Pudding, did you hear what I said? Let’s be good people. We must not have the intention to harm others, but we must always be guarded against others. Don’t be so trusting of others like your mommy.“
“…“ Madeline furrowed her beautiful eyebrows together. “Jeremy, am I as naive as you say?“
“Are you not? “ Jeremy retorted. “You don’t know how naive you were before. Although you’re a little better now, you still go soft very easily.“
Madeline was speechless. Sometimes, what Jeremy said was indeed true.
When he saw that the woman next to him looked a little depressed, Jeremy raised his hand and touched Madeline’s head. Then, he parted his lips to praise her, “What can I do if my wife is good-hearted?
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