The four words he said sounded light. It was as if he had used up all the energy in his body.

“Jeremy, I won’t give you Maddie anymore! Meeting you was the most unfortunate thing that ever happened to Maddie. Will you only be satisfied after you crush her bones into dust?”

When he listened to Ava’s accusations, Jeremy felt his temples throbbing furiously. He reached out his hand, his tone sounding firm. “Give her to me!”

“No! I’d rather die than give Maddie to you!”

When Jeremy saw that Ava