Madeline strode toward the stairs that suddenly collapsed.

Sean was on the phone when he heard Madeline's heart-wrenching screams. His expression changed drastically before rushing in.

Madeline panicked and ran to the place where Jeremy had fallen. When she saw the man lying motionless on the ground, she felt as if something had pierced through her heart.

“Jeremy!”

With a pale face, Madeline ran to Jeremy's side and knelt before him. She took his face and cradled it in her arms.

“Jeremy, wake up, Jeremy! Don't scare me!” Madeline's eyes looked lost while her hands trembled violently.

She brushed away the dust on Jeremy's face. With trembling fingers, she stroked his beautiful eyebrows. Then, tears quietly escaped from her eyes.

“Jeremy, don't scare me. Please don't scare me. I really don't have the ability to bear the possibility of losing you.

“Jeremy, I’m truly exhausted from this journey. For the rest of my life, I just want you to cherish me and take care of me. Don't make