Without further questions, Jeremy smiled in apparent agreement and replied, “I’ll follow you wherever you go.”

Madeline’s eyes twinkled as a smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. She affectionately leaned back into Jeremy’s embrace once again.

The stars tonight were not bright, but at this moment, Madeline felt warm in her heart.

The following morning, Madeline went to the police station with Jeremy.

After leaving the police station, Jeremy drove his car to the main entrance of Gray Villa.

Madeline and Jeremy were barred from entry by a bodyguard at the entrance, but Jeremy was not someone that would allow himself to be stopped.

Carter and Camille had originally chartered a flight to bring Shirley back to St. Piaf today, but Ada’s mother had suddenly shown up in a fit of rage.

Presently, she was in the living room demanding an explanation from Carter and Camille.

Madeline and Jeremy had just arrived at the door when they heard Ada’s mother yelling angrily.       

kennel? Do I have a hearing problem, or are you actually insane? My beloved daughter is

after listening to Ada’s mother. “A human being? Since when has your beloved daughter ever treated

Ada’s mother subtly averted her gaze upon hearing those

beloved daughter who started a fire, killing two of my friends whom I had invited

as his dark gaze landed on the face

and crossed the line repeatedly.

the murderous intent

intent

that she was the one who advised Ada to start the fire. Initially, Ada had asked her mother to handle it on Ada’s behalf. To

she had not expected Carter to see through

was panicking, but she told  herself not to show it. She

decided to shift the blame onto others to hide her own misdeeds. “The fire was just an accident. How could you blame Ada for that? Why would she start the fire? She didn’t even know who those

appearance of being hurt by this injustice. “How could you accuse Ada

door. He lifted his gaze, and the corner

that. Following Carter’s gaze, she saw

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