Jeremy thought he had heard it wrong, but soon after, he heard Madeline calling him again.

“Are you there?” she asked. There was no longer the sound of running water coming from inside, so her voice was particularly clear.

“You said you'll be keeping watch at the door, but now you’re not answering me when I'm calling you, you liar.”

Madeline's complaints fell into Jeremy's ears.

He never knew that he would be so happy even after being accused of being a liar.

Jeremy did not hesitate anymore