Seeing this scene, Madeline paused.

The scene of Ryan getting shot and collapsing in front of her appeared in front of her eyes once again.

The warmth of the blood splashed on her face seemed to be scorching hot on her cheeks.

Jeremy obviously felt the sudden drop in temperature of the hand in his palm. It became so cold.

“Linnie, are you okay?”Jeremy asked worriedly.

Madeline returned to her senses after she heard his voice. She shook her head gently. “I'm fine. I just suddenly remembered that night. He said that he had to take me away, but I just wanted to return to you and then he—”

“Eveline Montgomery!”

Before Madeline could finish, Mrs. Jones suddenly rushed frantically toward her with red eyes, trying to drag Madeline.

Jeremy pulled Madeline into his arms to protect her. There was a sharp glint in his eyes.

Mrs. Jones failed to grab Madeline and was infuriated.

“Eveline, you fickle b*tch! At the end of the day, Rye became like this because of you! Initially, you thought