Chapter 304
The two fell silent and the atmosphere around them turned inexplicably weird, though not uncomfortable.
The center was over 500 yards away. It took Jeremy about three minutes to carry Madeline over.
It had almost been 20 years and the health center was still there, albeit renovated.
The two never expected to see the very same doctor, who despite being at the age of retirement now and having a head full of white hair, she remained at her station out of a passion for her work.
She recognized Jeremy the moment he carried Madeline into the clinic.
“I remember you, young man. Your features are very distinctive.” The doctor smiled warmly as she treated Madeline’s wound, dressing it in no time.
Madeline smiled gratefully. “Thank you, Doctor.”
“You’re welcome.” She squinted and readjusted her reading glasses as she analyzed Madeline. “I knew that the two of you would end up together.”
Madeline was stunned. Pushing the gloom down, she wore a confused expression instead. “You knew?”
“Yeah! This young man had piggybacked you over so nervously back then too. You could see the worry on his face. He was sweating all over since he ran all the way under the scorching summer sun! I always thought the two of you looked good together when you were young. It’s been years now but you two left quite the impression on me!”
Madeline did not expect to find someone else who remembered the past.
However, this person was not Jeremy.
Jeremy had forgotten about it long ago.
She lifted her gaze to look at Jeremy who was standing by the side and was shocked to see the man’s brows that were furrowed sharply. His expression showed that he was deep in thought.
‘What’s this? Are you remembering a piece of the past you hate, Jeremy?
‘Are you remembering the ex-wife who you promised to protect forever?’
“Alright, young man. It’s time to bring your wife home. She’s alright now. You should’ve gotten married already, right? It must be nice, being together with your childhood friend.”
Childhood friends.
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