Madeline Crawford and Jeremy Whitman
Chapter 223

Chapter 223

Under everyone's puzzled gaze, Jeremy took out a dark blue velvet box from his pants pocket.

He held the box to face Madeline and opened it. Inside the velvet jewelry box was a sparkling diamond ring.

Meredith looked at the ring box that Jeremy was holding in shock. She hurried over. "Jeremy, what... What are you doing?" she asked nervously, trying to maintain a smile. "Jeremy, you asked my parents to come over today. Is it because you want to propose to me? This diamond ring is also for me, yes?"

Meredith looked expectantly at Jeremy's impassive side profile.

However, Jeremy did not spare a glance at Meredith even from the corner of his peripheral vision. Instead, he took out the ring and reached out to Madeline's left hand that was being held by Felipe. Madeline quickly withdrew her hand. "Mr. Whitman, what are you doing?"

Felipe also protected Madeline by his side. "Jeremy, although Vera and Madeline are very similar, but as I've told you, they're two different people."

"Why are you so nervous about her?" Jeremy suddenly let out a chuckle. His smile was really intriguing, and no one could see through it. "This is just a welcome gift for my future aunt-in-law." "Thank you, Mr. Whitman, but a diamond ring is best not to be gifted casually, or your fiancée will be jealous." Madeline declined with a smile, glancing at Meredith whose smile had been distorted. "Meredith won't be jealous!" Mrs. Whitman disdainfully rolled her eyes at Madeline. "Miss Quinn, although you look very much like Jeremy's hateful ex-wife, don't ever flatter yourself and think that Jeremy would have any special affection for you!"

She gave a contemptuous smile.

"That Madeline is simply a thorn in the eyes of everyone in our family! Jeremy hated her to the bone! After she died, all of us were much at peace and Jeremy could finally be with his beloved. We're all happy, so you don't have to worry about my future daughter-in-law being jealous. Jeremy and Meredith are in a good relationship! Their son is already five years old!"

Upon hearing this, Meredith quickly restored her smile and echoed, "Miss Quinn, did you hear that? Why should I be jealous? This is only but a welcome gift, so you don't have to make a big fuss over nothing. Mrs. Whitman is right. It doesn't matter if you look just like Madeline. Jeremy will never be interested in you because he hates Madeline the most!"

"Is that so..." Madeline smiled faintly, but there was sarcasm on the inside.

'Turns out that my death is exactly what everyone wanted.

'I didn't expect you guys to feel even a little sad about my death.

'But I never thought that you would all be happy for it.'

She was a lawful wife and a daughter-in-law. She had never hurt anyone but had to suffer such cruel treatment.

If it were not for the warmth brought by Felipe's hand holding hers, Madeline would be having a breakdown.

"Jeremy, I appreciate your kindness on Vera's behalf, but a diamond ring is more suited to be given by me, her fiancé." Felipe rejected him on Madeline's behalf. He then took her hand and walked into the hall. Meredith glared at Madeline's back before reaching out to hold Jeremy's hand. "Jeremy, the style of this ring is very special. I really like it."

She was clearly hinting, 'Jeremy, my parents are here and so is everyone else. Are you about to announce our wedding date?'

Jeremy looked at the ring and retrieved it with a smile. He looked toward Madeline. "Before I make an announcement, I have to clarify one thing." "What is it?" Meredith asked expectantly.

"You'll know soon enough." He glanced at her and walked to the living hall.

Meredith followed hurriedly.

At this moment, Old Master Whitman had also come down the stairs. He had seen and heard it all from the second floor just now.

Felipe heard footsteps coming down the stairs and looked up.

Seeing that aged face, Felipe's eyes did not show any adoration and sentiment.

However, when Old Master Whitman looked at him, he showed a faint smile for a moment. "Felipe, I haven't seen you in years. It seems that you've been leading a good life these years."

"Thanks to Great Uncle, I've finally succeeded in my business career in the past few years. And I'll be getting married soon," Felipe looked at Madeline gently as he said.

Old Master Whitman nodded and looked at Madeline with scrutiny. "I really thought it was Madeline. What a shame..."

He sighed, curious to see so many people in the house.

"Why is everyone here?"

"Grandpa Whitman, it was Jeremy who asked me to call my parents over!" Meredith offered to explain. She glanced at Jeremy while smiling shyly. "Jeremy said he wants to announce an important matter here!" "Important matter? What is it?" Old Master Whitman looked at Jeremy in confusion.

"Surely, it must be about their marriage! It's been so long. The wedding date should've been set long ago!" Mrs. Whitman cleverly supplied an answer.

Eloise and Sean were very pleased. "They should've been married long ago. Their son is already so grown! Jeremy, we can entrust our dear daughter to you. You must take care of her well!"