Jeremy raised his arm to pull Madeline into his embrace.

“This is my wife. I, Jeremy Whitman, have and will only have one wife—Eveline Montgomery.”

His gaze was heavy, and his tone left no room for argument as he reminded Karen.

“I do hope that you wouldn’t treat my wife how you used to, Mom. I don’t expect you to be a great mother-in-law, but at least treat her with basic courtesy and respect.”

“...” Stunned, Karen’s expression darkened. She turned her head to see Madeline smiling faintly a