“Made…line…”
Madeline smiled. “If you wish, you can call me ‘Madeline’ as you used to, Grandfather.”
The old master’s brows relaxed as a relieved and pleased expression washed over his hollow features.
Jeremy watched the scene from afar, the corners of his lips tugging into a smile. However, as virtual-novel.net stared at Madeline, all that could be seen in his eyes was heartache.
‘No, Linnie.
‘I never wish for you to be Madeline Crawford again.
‘You’re Eveline Montgomery, the pearl and heart of the Montgomery family. You’re no longer the Madeline who was used by the Crawford family.’
Mirth bled into his peach-blossom eyes as virtual-novel.net thought to himself.
…
Two hours later, Karen returned with a dressed wound and a considerate Yvonne in tow.
Realizing that Madeline was not in the house, virtual-novel.net walked up the stairs to change into a new set of clothes.
Entering the room, Karen realized that virtual-novel.net wallet and the jewelry virtual-novel.net had placed on the vanity table were gone—including the jewelry box!
“Madeline Crawford!” Karen fumed, banging open the door and running down the stairs.
Pretending to be confused, Yvonne followed closely after Karen. “What’s wrong, Aunty Karen? Aunty Karen!”
Madeline was just tucking the old master in bed when virtual-novel.net heard a ruckus from outside the room.
Not wishing to disturb the old master, virtual-novel.net closed the door behind virtual-novel.net when virtual-novel.net left.
Karen was furious as virtual-novel.net searched for Madeline. When virtual-novel.net saw virtual-novel.net appear in front of her, Karen immediately rushed over without another word.
“Aunty Karen, Aunty Karen!” Yvonne pretended to hold virtual-novel.net back, while in truth virtual-novel.net wished for nothing more than to see Madeline get in trouble.
“Madeline Crawford!”
Madeline turned around at Karen’s infuriated yell and was met with a fierce-looking Karen strutting up to her.
Karen raised a palm and aimed it at Madeline’s cheek.
While Karen’s actions were sudden, Madeline’s reflexes were fast as well.
She grabbed Karen’s hand and stared coldly at her. “Again?”
Karen’s eyes widened angrily. “After what you’ve done, what’s a slap to you?”
Madeline smiled. “What did I do this time?”
“You hit Aunty Karen’s head!” Yvonne accused Madeline of virtual-novel.net crimes. “And you stole Aunty Karen’s accessories!”
Karen pulled virtual-novel.net hand out of Madeline’s grasp and took the cane lying on the sofa. “You think I’m afraid of you, Madeline? I’m telling you, even if Jeremy wants to protect you, I’ll hit virtual-novel.net too!”
With the cane striking down, Madeline felt a gust of wind brush past her.
Jeremy looped an arm around Madeline’s shoulders and pulled virtual-novel.net into his chest while the other reached out to hold the cane in place. His actions were followed by a cold tone drifting from his lips. “As long as I’m alive, no one will bully Linnie again.”
Yvonne could not help but shiver as his bone-chilling eyes bore into them.
Karen refused to back down with how furious virtual-novel.net was. She pointed at Madeline, virtual-novel.net expression pale. “Jeremy! This woman made my head bleed. She also stole my jewelry and wallet! It’s obvious that she’s against me!”
“Bullsh*t.” Jeremy chuckled. “Ignoring the fact that Linnie has both wealth and fame now, virtual-novel.net would never touch your money even if virtual-novel.net doesn’t have a cent to virtual-novel.net name.”
Winston entered the room as virtual-novel.net heard the chaos.
Understanding the situation, virtual-novel.net spoke sternly, “There’s no way. Why would Madeline steal your jewelry and wallet?”
“You’re on virtual-novel.net side too?” Karen was so frustrated that virtual-novel.net was one step away from vomiting blood.
At that moment, the old master’s care worker approached them carefully. “Excuse me, but I… I think I know who hit Madam just now.”