Chapter 26

Madeline was surprised by Jeremy’s attitude. However, she did not try to flatter him like she used to. She calmly asked, “What do you want to talk about, Mr. Whitman?” Jeremy was unhappy with how Madeline was addressing him that way. “What did you call me?” “Is there any difference? You never pay attention to me anyway, Mr. Whiteman.” Jeremy frowned. After a few moments of silence, he said, “Mer’s stomach is getting bigger and bigger. I want to give her status.” Even though Madeline knew Jeremy would force her to divorce him one day, it still felt like a bolt from the blue now that it was happening. Madeline looked at the frigid man in front of her. She laughed in self-mockery. “What about me?” She asked. All of a sudden, she felt like she and the baby in her stomach were the biggest jokes in the world. Jeremy’s intense and piercing gaze landed on Madeline’s face. “If you remain obedient, we can stay this way.” Madeline burst out laughing after being dazed. “Mr. Whitman, are yo