A volley of angry questions left Jeremy irritated.
Tugging his tie, he said flatly, "Mom, Madeline isn't melting. This matter isn't as severe as you imagined."
"Oh, really?"
"Joanna is not as innocent as you think. She dumped you without hesitation two years ago, but now she acts as if you're the only man she cares about. That's quite odd, don't you think?
Jeremy sipped his water, maintaining a composed exterior, while turmoil brewed within.
He couldn't help but wonder how Brittany knew everything.
On the way home, Jeremy sat in the car in silence, his awful mood oppressing the tiny space.
Even the driver held his breath, too scared to make a sound.
"Madeline Laurier!" Madeline's full name resounded with Jeremy's deafening roar as soon as he burst into the villa, enveloped by his s
