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.

"I can follow you guys back for further investigation, but since there's no evidence to prove me guilty, no one is allowed to use such a method to bring me away." Jeremy looked at the handcuffs, and with much cooperation given, he walked to the doorway on his own accord.

"Jeremy!" Madeline caught up to him, and so did Jackson as well as Lillian.

Jeremy's footsteps came to a halt when he saw the two little kids catching up to him.

He smiled gently at Madeline. "Linnie, wait for me at home wit