Chapter 296

Meredith tried her best to explain, yet Jeremy’s eyes were filled with nothing but disappointment and doubt. “Jeremy…” “You’re nothing like how you used to be when we were young.” Jeremy scoffed. “To the point that I can’t help but think you’re not the girl I met when I was young.” Meredith’s pupils shrunk nervously at his words. “No way! I am your Linnie, Jeremy!” “Linnie.” Jeremy stared thoughtfully at Meredith as he said the name before pulling his arm back. “I’ll get to the bottom of the case. You’d better hope it doesn’t have anything to do with you.” “...” Meredith was tongue-tied as she stood rooted to the spot. She merely watched Jeremy turn and leave. She clenched her jaw and stomped her leg in fury. Jeremy could never find out her involvement in this, no matter what! ... Two days later, Madeline signed the papers for her discharge before she made a beeline for Meredith’s room. Upon reaching the door, she heard Eloise comforting Meredith in a soft tone.