Jeremy's comment comforted Madeline.

She was no longer feeling anxious, but she was more puzzled.

When she was still trying to decipher what Jeremy was trying to say, the police came bursting into the house to look for Jeremy.

"Mr. Whitman, you're found to be related to a murder case. Please follow us back to the police station for further investigation." The police officer who led the group had a serious look on his face. As he explained, he tried to place the handcuffs over Jeremy's hands.