While Madeline had walked up to him, she only showed a polite smile. "Hello, Mr. Whitman. I’m Felipe's fiancée, Vera."

Her introduction shattered Jeremy’s heart, but it made Felipe quietly reveal a triumphant smile.

Jeremy forced himself to calm down, but in the end, he could not restrain himself and held Madeline's hand suddenly. "Linnie, I’m not Mr. Whitman. I’m your husband!"

Madeline pulled her hand back forcefully all of a sudden when she heard the words. She glared at him, displeased. "Mr. Whitman, please have some respect. I’m your future aunt."

Hiss.

Those familiar words passed through Jeremy's eardrums again, causing his battered heart to be sprinkled with salt on top.

Blood filled his heart as the pain of it being ripped and torn made his breathing strained.

"Jeremy, don't make such a joke. Vera will get angry." Felipe walked over and gave a serious reminder.

His eyes subtly met Jeremy's hostile ones and his smile became deeper.

"Vera is not well yet. I think you wou