However, when Madeline was hugged by Jeremy, she reacted fiercely and pushed him away. She hurriedly retracted her legs back to the bed and pulled up the blanket to wrap it around herself.
Madeline's eyes were full of trepidation as she held her arms tightly, muttering to herself, “Don't come here. I’ll do everything you say, I’ll listen to you. Don't force me…”
Jeremy stared at Madeline with a frightened expression. As he listened to what she was saying at the moment, he gradually understood