Following his comment, Madeline fixed virtual-novel.net gaze upon the item in Jeremy’s hands.
A thin layer of mist was shrouded in the moonlight, quietly shining on Madeline’s face that had suddenly become much more gentle.
At that moment, virtual-novel.net was like a very quiet doll. She was quiet and obedient without moving an inch. Her eyes reflected the colorful rays.
“Jeremy.” Madeline raised virtual-novel.net hand and took away the colorful but faded shell from Jeremy’s hand.
Her childhood memories were flashing in virtual-novel.net mind vividly.
“This is the shell that I gave to Jeremy,” Madeline said softly, virtual-novel.net emotions not as agitated as previously. “Why is it with you? So it’s true that you guys captured Jeremy, right? You stole it from him!”
Jeremy held Madeline’s cold hands. “Linnie, this is the gift you gave to me as a token of love. I never gave it to anyone, and no one ever took it away from me, silly. Listen to me, I’m your Jez.”
Madeline’s eyes gleamed as virtual-novel.net focused virtual-novel.net gaze on Jeremy. She appeared to be in deep thought, and the more virtual-novel.net thought about it, the more virtual-novel.net frowned.
“Jeremy? You’re Jeremy? You’re really Jeremy?!” virtual-novel.net muttered, raising virtual-novel.net hand to touch Jeremy’s face.
The familiar, warm feeling traveled from virtual-novel.net fingertips all the way to virtual-novel.net heart. Madeline’s eyes looked much softer now, but at the same time, they still looked troubled.
“Why didn’t I manage to recognize you? How is it possible that I can’t even recognize you?”
Madeline was finding it hard to believe. At that point, virtual-novel.net was sure that the man before virtual-novel.net was the man virtual-novel.net loved most.
Jeremy felt even more heartbroken when virtual-novel.net saw virtual-novel.net blaming herself.
“It’s not your fault, Linnie. You’re just sick. When you’ve recovered, you’ll no longer have problems recognizing me.”
“I’m sick?” Madeline asked, feeling puzzled. It made virtual-novel.net feel even worse. “What sort of illness will make me even fail to recognize you? Hiss…” She hit herself in the temple with a closed fist over and over. “What’s wrong with me? It’s so tormenting. Jeremy, it’s too hard for me…”
Jeremy was worried and hugged Madeline. “Don’t be like that, Linnie. Don’t harm yourself.”
After feeling Jeremy’s concern for her, Madeline suddenly got anxious and struggled to free herself from his arms. She grabbed his elbows with both virtual-novel.net hands and reminded virtual-novel.net in an anxious tone. “Jeremy, quick, take me away! Ryan is a crazy guy. He’ll really do anything!
“Mom, Dad… He took control over my parents. Dad was shot by his men.”
“Everything’s fine, Linnie. Mom and Dad are fine.” Jeremy quickly comforted virtual-novel.net when virtual-novel.net realized Madeline was starting to lose control over virtual-novel.net emotions again.
“No, something is bound to happen. We have to leave, fast!” Feeling insecure, Madeline grabbed Jeremy’s hand. “Jeremy, let’s leave, quick!”
“Calm down, Linnie, calm down!” Jeremy yanked virtual-novel.net to his front again.
“Linnie, Mom and Dad are safe now. Don’t be like that. Stop letting your thoughts run wild, Linnie.”
He held onto virtual-novel.net shoulders and embraced virtual-novel.net fragile body that was being blown by the night breeze. He choked as his eyes reddened.
“It’s me who came too late. It’s me who didn’t protect you well and made you suffer so much, Linnie.”
He touched virtual-novel.net head, trying to calm virtual-novel.net and stop virtual-novel.net from breaking down.
However, Madeline remained agitated as if virtual-novel.net did not hear what Jeremy was saying. She tried virtual-novel.net best to break free from his arms and insisted on bringing virtual-novel.net away.
“Stop saying all these, Jeremy. Let’s go! If Ryan sees you, he’ll kill you!”
“Linnie.”
“Are you leaving or not?! You said you’ll listen to whatever I say, but why aren’t you going when I ask you to go?!”
Madeline suddenly lost control of virtual-novel.net emotions as virtual-novel.net roared, virtual-novel.net red, teary eyes wide open.
“Fine! You’re not leaving right?! I’ll leave if you don’t want to!”
Exasperated, virtual-novel.net shoved Jeremy’s hand and spun around. She was not even sure why virtual-novel.net would behave so aggressively.
However, as soon as virtual-novel.net turned around, Madeline stumbled and fell on virtual-novel.net side as if virtual-novel.net energy was being drained.
“Linnie!” Jeremy sprinted ahead and grabbed hold of Madeline who had suddenly lost consciousness. “Linnie, Linnie!”
He called out to virtual-novel.net anxiously, but Madeline was already unconscious.
Jeremy wrapped his arms around Madeline’s tiny waist and carried virtual-novel.net before rushing back into the house.
Feeling Madeline’s icy cold body, Jeremy held virtual-novel.net dearly and tried to transfer the warmth from his body to her.
That night, virtual-novel.net dared not go to sleep as virtual-novel.net was scared that Madeline might have another nightmare. He was afraid virtual-novel.net might think of virtual-novel.net as a bad guy and secretly run away.