Chapter 1341
Following his comment, Madeline fixed her gaze upon the item in Jeremy’s hands.
A thin layer of mist was shrouded in the moonlight, quietly shining on Madeline’s face that had suddenly become much more gentle.
At that moment, she was like a very quiet doll. She was quiet and obedient without moving an inch. Her eyes reflected the colorful rays.
“Jeremy.” Madeline raised her hand and took away the colorful but faded shell from Jeremy’s hand.
Her childhood memories were flashing in her mind vividly.
“This is the shell that I gave to Jeremy,” Madeline said softly, her emotions not as agitated as previously. “Why is it with you? So it’s true that you guys captured Jeremy, right? You stole it from him!”
Jeremy held Madeline’s cold hands. “Linnie, this is the gift you gave to me as a token of love. I never gave it to anyone, and no one ever took it away from me, silly. Listen to me, I’m your Jez.”
Madeline’s eyes gleamed as she focused her gaze on Jeremy. She appeared to be in deep thought, and the more she thought about it, the more she frowned.
“Jeremy? You’re Jeremy? You’re really Jeremy?!” she muttered, raising her hand to touch Jeremy’s face.
The familiar, warm feeling traveled from her fingertips all the way to her heart. Madeline’s eyes looked much softer now, but at the same time, they still looked troubled.
“Why didn’t I manage to recognize you? How is it possible that I can’t even recognize you?”
Madeline was finding it hard to believe. At that point, she was sure that the man before her was the man she loved most.
Jeremy felt even more heartbroken when he saw her blaming herself.
“It’s not your fault, Linnie. You’re just sick. When you’ve recovered, you’ll no longer have problems recognizing me.”
“I’m sick?” Madeline asked, feeling puzzled. It made her feel even worse. “What sort of illness will make me even fail to recognize you? Hiss…” She hit herself in the temple with a closed fist over and over. “What’s wrong with me? It’s so tormenting. Jeremy, it’s too hard for me…”
Jeremy was worried and hugged Madeline. “Don’t be like that, Linnie. Don’t harm yourself.”
After feeling Jeremy’s concern for her, Madeline suddenly got anxious and struggled to free herself from his arms. She grabbed his elbows with both her hands and reminded him in an anxious tone. “Jeremy, quick, take me away! Ryan is a crazy guy. He’ll really do anything!
“Mom, Dad… He took control over my parents. Dad was shot by his men.”
Madeline suddenly lost control of her emotions as she roared, her red, teary eyes wide open.
“Fine! You’re not leaving right?! I’ll leave if you don’t want to!”
Exasperated, she shoved Jeremy’s hand and spun around. She was not even sure why she would behave so aggressively.
However, as soon as she turned around, Madeline stumbled and fell on her side as if her energy was being drained.
“Linnie!” Jeremy sprinted ahead and grabbed hold of Madeline who had suddenly lost consciousness. “Linnie, Linnie!”
He called out to her anxiously, but Madeline was already unconscious.
Jeremy wrapped his arms around Madeline’s tiny waist and carried her before rushing back into the house.
Feeling Madeline’s icy cold body, Jeremy held her dearly and tried to transfer the warmth from his body to her.
That night, he dared not go to sleep as he was scared that Madeline might have another nightmare. He was afraid she might think of him as a bad guy and secretly run away.
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