Jeremy sounded like he was pleading with her as he hugged her even harder for fear that she would slip away again, but Madeline seemed to be triggered by him as she struggled with her last remaining strength.

“Let me go, I have to wait for Jeremy! He’s coming to pick me up soon!”

Jeremy was heartbroken. His eyes were red as he sobbed. Then, he held up Madeline's panicking face. “Linnie, I am Jeremy! I'm here to pick you up.”

Madeline paused and then raised her unique, beautiful eyes to meet J