Chapter 221

Just as an accident was about to occur, Jeremy reached out and grabbed Madeline’s wrist, pulling her into his arms with all his might. The car that ran the yellow light whizzed past Madeline’s side. As Jeremy had been too forceful, he lost his balance and fell backward. The person in his arms fell to the ground with him, leading to a heavy crash. “Don’t be afraid, it’s alright now.” Madeline vaguely heard Jeremy said. She wanted to get up but was enveloped tightly in Jeremy’s embrace. His right hand was pressed on the back of her head as though it was a subconscious act of protecting her. Madeline just lay on Jeremy’s body. Her nose picked up the unique fragrance on his body. It was a familiar scent in her memory. She felt her heartbeat and breathing going a little erratic. She did not know if it was the shock from almost being hit by a car just now. When a breeze blew over, Madeline recovered her heartbeat and breathing. “Mr. Whitman, you can let me go now.” Upon hearing her