Chapter 1421

Jeremy had not expected Linnie to walk over as well and he secretly glanced at the situation through the peephole from the corner of his eye before replying plainly, “I’m not. I was just about to open the door.”

He smiled softly before opening the door.

When the door was opened, Madeline was met with an alluring young lady standing right outside their room.

The lights may have been dim last night, but Madeline would remember such ethereal features.

Shirley watched Madeline give herself a good look and was reminded of how Madeline found out about her late-night talk with Jeremy. She smiled unconcernedly and was about to speak when Madeline suddenly walked up to her with a friendly smile.

“Hello. I’m Eveline, Jeremy’s wife. Jeremy already told me about how you helped him when he wasn’t doing well during that half a year. Thank you for letting my husband come back to me.”

“…” A confused look flashed through Shirley’s eyes.

She suspected if Madeline was mocking her, but the other’s smile was sincere.

“What’s your name?”

woman spoke as she gave a generous smile. “You’re too kind, Mrs. Whitman. I’m just a doctor. It’s my duty to help the injured. I’m

who remained silent as she spoke. “I’m glad I got to meet you here, Jeremy. I just came to say goodbye before I got ready to leave.

cold glint flashed through Jeremy’s eyes

from Glendale as well, Miss Shirley?” Madeline

am. My parents passed long

and disappointedly. “I don’t have many friends outside of work, Mrs. Whitman. I’m

decline her offer,

be your friend. You’ve helped Jeremy so

glee. “If you’ll excuse me, Mrs. Whitman, Jeremy, I won’t bother you two

bade

spoke sharply and turned to take Madeline’s hand to close the door without even

close, the woman paused her

‘Didn’t she see everything last night? So

For the rejection she had caught in Jeremy’s eyes was enough of

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