Chapter 1292

Jeremy stepped up to stop him, but the tearing agony from the wound on his calf shot up at the use of a little strength. It was not an easy injury to heal from, and blood began to seep out from it again. It dyed the layers of bandages bright red. Madeline’s heart lurched at the sight. “Jeremy!” Instinctively, she felt the urge to run towards him but Ryan tightened his grip around her shoulders. “Don’t you understand? The closer you get to him, the more pain he will suffer,” Ryan warned quietly into Madeline’s ear. Madeline balled her fists and bit her lip. “You won’t get away with this, Ryan. You’ll be arrested for this!” Ryan tugged his lips into a light and carefree smile. “Then, I’ll just have to make sure that I achieve my goal before I get caught.” Madeline glared at Ryan’s gleeful gaze. She had never felt so hopeless. “Don’t leave with him, Linnie.” Jeremy’s tone was borderline begging. Madeline’s eyes burned, and she did not dare look at the expression Jeremy wor