When she saw that man, she would be reminded of how cruel he treated her back then.

“Linnie, let’s go home.”

Madeline grabbed Jeremy’s arm. “Okay.”

However, when they were about to turn around, Mrs. Jones grabbed her hand all of a sudden.

“Mrs. Whitman!”

Mrs. Jones grabbed Madeline frantically, her eyes filled with pleading and a rare look of apology.

“Mrs. Whitman, please. Please go in to see Rye!”

Madeline could understand how Mrs. Jones was feeling right now, but she truly did not want to see Ryan.

“Mrs. Whitman, I know I said a lot of horrible things to you back then. On behalf of our past relationship as mother and daughter-in-law, I hope you can forgive me for being rude and impetuous.

“Rye was wrong. He shouldn’t have hurt you that way. Whatever punishment he may face later will be his karma. However, Mrs. Whitman, I’m begging you now. Can you please preserve Rye’s life for the time being?”

Mrs. Jones was bawling and holding onto Madeline’s hand while refusing to let g