Madeline could feel Jeremy pressing her. Hence, she grabbed his hand. “Jeremy, do you trust me?”

“I do.” He did not hesitate before answering her. There was a gentle look in his eyes. “But Linnie, let me share the load with you.”

Madeline told him after she felt his sincerity, “Jeremy, everything will be taken care of soon. You just have to know that the reason I was cold to you is that I have some troubles I need to keep a secret.”

Jeremy was confused. Then, he asked, “Linnie, why won’t you