Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 14

Jewel's face turned pale immediately. Her eyes welled up with tears, making her look incredibly pitiful.

"Chris, you find me annoying now, don't you?" Her tears finally spilled over as she spoke.

Chris remained silent. There was a dark air surrounding him.

"If lan were alive, I wouldn't be bothering you..." Jewel's voice was faint but had an underlying pressure.

"Fine, you can bother me all you want, but leave her out of it." Chris was referring to me.

It seemed they were about to argue. I wasn't sure whether to stay or leave.

"I understand. From now on, I won't bother you anymore. I won't disturb you two either," Jewel mumbled before, turning and walking away quickly. This time, Chris didn't chase after her but instead looked at me. I lowered my head slightly and started walking out. Chris followed closely behind. As we exited the café, we heard the screech of tires. Both Chris and I looked up to see Jewel being hit by a car coming out of the parking garage. "Jewel," Chris called out softly before rushing over to her.

I stood frozen for a few seconds. Soon, I hurried over as well.

was clutching her abdomen with one hand while the other gripped Chris' arm

she just say she wouldn't bother him? Now, she looked at him as if he were her

a waste of talent

Gildon, she ran in front of my car suddenly!" "Get lost!" Chris shouted angrily, picking

rush hour, employees were coming to and leaving the office. As everyone witnessed

looks like he's really worried

The point is, she mentioned a

that Mr. Gildon got

down. You don't want the

finished talking, I walked over. The gossiping girls looked away in embarrassment and quickly dispersed when they

After all, it was normal for people to talk about others behind their backs and to be talked about. Chris was the big boss of the company, so it was normal

He still had an intern badge

"What happened?"

who was already pale with fear, stammered, "Ms. Crown,