Chapter 1729

Madeline’s calmness impressed Carter yet again.

Perhaps it was this calmness of her that had made him feel that she was special back then.

Carter placed the cup in his hands steadily. “I don’t have anything to ask you.”

He checked the time on his watch. “Your husband should be here soon.”

Just as Carter had spoken, Madeline could hear the familiar car engine sound coming from the outside of the villa entrance.

That was Jeremy’s car.

Carter glimpsed at the French window through the corner of his eyes. “That was certainly fast. You’re someone he cares about indeed.”

“You’re so good at cracking jokes, Mr. Gray. I’m his wife, could he not care about me?” Madeline asked and chuckled lightly. “Some people are quite pitiful, however. They obviously care about someone, yet they don’t know how to care for them. Don’t you think so?”

“…”

Carter’s smile froze.

at him,

Thud thud thud thud.

footsteps came closer, and Madeline immediately rose

“Linnie!”

“Jeremy, I’m here.”

was walking over. The sight of Jeremy’s hurried and frantic look made her sincerely

be alone with Shirley

Jeremy would protect her,

quickly.” Carter was the

then walked straight to

“Let’s go.”

want to sit down for a chat, Mr. Whitman?” Carter asked as he

out there. Why don’t you sit down, enjoy some tea

the leisure and carefree Carter, then lowered his eyes, meeting Madeline’s eyes, and sat on the sofa facing Carter while

to chat, huh? Alright, I’ll chat with you. What’s the purpose of you doing all these? What on earth are you trying to do

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