‘Linnie.’

Jeremy called Madeline's name in his heart, for he feared that it would make the current Madeline feel uncomfortable if he said it out loud.

After recomposing himself, Jeremy smiled softly and said, “Miss Montgomery, we meet again.”

Madeline met Jeremy's gaze and glanced at his injured calf again.

“Mr. Whitman, you’re injured, so why aren’t you resting in your room?’

Jeremy's heart felt warm. “Are you concerned for me, Miss Montgomery?”

After he said that, Madeline's expression s