Jeremy went with her and smiled. “Yeah. My wife and I wanted to relive the memories.”

Madeline spared a displeased gaze at Jeremy which the man paid no attention to as he helped the old woman pick up her potatoes and carry her basket.

“You live nearby, right? I can help you take them back.”

“Thank you.” The old woman accepted their help and began showing them the way.

Jeremy smoothly held Madeline’s hand in his before following.

Madeline’s attempt to break free was to no avail.

“The two of you sure are a loving couple, coming to the seaside despite how cold it is.” The old woman looked back with a smile that deepened when her eyes fell on Madeline and Jeremy’s interlocked hands. “You sure are a lucky lady to have such a loving husband. I remember how he ran all the way when you hurt your leg years ago, panting when he arrived at the health center. Oh, how worried he must have been. I knew right then that the two of you would end up together, and I was right.”

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