Chapter 1130

Ryan suddenly reached out to hold onto her. Madeline flung him away instinctively and freed her hand from his grip. Noticing Ryan’s bewildered gaze at her, Madeline realized that her response was slightly overblown. “Sorry, Ryan,” she said. “It’s alright. I acted rashly,” Ryan said as he supported the weight of his body with his arm. He stood up effortfully. “I know that it’s difficult for you to accept that this has happened between you and me. I know that the only man you love is Jeremy Whitman. This shall remain a secret between the both of us. I won’t mention it to anyone,” he told her. Madeline understood what he meant and knew that he was being nice. However, what had happened truly happened. It was no use telling themselves otherwise. Other people did not have to know about this, but there was no way she could get past her conscience. She did not say anything, only simply nodding before leaving. Madeline returned to Whitman Manor as soon as possible. Jeremy was not the