Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 19

Gordon Yates was Chris' secretary.

I still didn't say a word.

Seeing this, Chris lowered his gaze. "Madeline, what do you want me to do? Just tell me, okay?"

His tone was feeble, helpless, and even a bit resigned. It was a side of him I rarely saw.

"Chris, we've broken up. You don't need to feel so conflicted. You can take care of her however you want." I expressed my thoughts.

He shook his head and approached me, trapping me between the washbasin and his chest. "Don't even think about it. We're getting married tomorrow."

"Chris, do you really want to marry me?" I echoed the conversation I overheard between him and Derick that day. Bluntly, I continued, "We're so familiar with each other that you're not interested in sleeping with me, no?"

"Madeline, I told you that was just a joke. You saw how I reacted to you that night-"

night." That night was a nightmare I can never erase from my life.

me to do so that you can forgive me

already said it, but he kept asking. Not wanting to repeat myself, I pushed him

Jewel anymore," he announced. Taking out his phone, he clicked on his WhatsApp and the contact list to block Jewel's number. "Is that better?" Listening to the frustration in his tone, I smiled bitterly.

not what I meant. I want to marry you." Chris paused. "Even though we haven't gotten the certificate, haven't had a wedding, and haven't even...

at the

had never referred to Mom as his wife

highest and most formal recognition, and it was

missus.

he had long considered me his wife. He wouldn't say that if he didn't

heart began to

about what happened at the company yesterday, and we scolded Chris too. He knows that he was

the dinner table.

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as my real parents, I couldn't bring myself to be as spoiled in front of

Chris for so many years. I'm sure they know how each other feels," Zack added in