Meredith was taken aback by Jeremy’s sudden tug. Her eyes widened in shock as she took in his words. She seemed to have lost the ability to breathe.

‘How… How does he know that it wasn’t me?

‘Unless Madeline has already told him everything?

‘No. She wouldn’t. There’s no way she would!’

“Cough, cough…”

Meredith felt the air get sucked out of her lungs as Jeremy’s hand on her collar tightened. Her complexion flushed and her tongue became tied. “What... What are you saying, Jeremy? I am L