Chapter 23

Jewel became livid upon hearing my words.

Honestly, the act she was putting on was terrible. If she wanted to be the third party, she should have done it with confidence, especially since Chris had already given her the house that was supposed to be mine.

She should have been more assertive. But instead, she acted as if she was innocent, even though she was doing something this shameful. It was like she wanted to play both the victim and the villain. "Madeline, Chris won't like you if you act like this."

Jewel actually had the audacity to say that.

I couldn't help but chuckle. I'd be out of my mind if I were still hoping for his affection.

"Keep his affection for yourself," I retorted.

Jewel's eyes instantly filled with tears of grievance, proving that having Gordon! stay was the right decision. Without him, her tears would make any explanation difficult.

"Madeline, what do you mean by that? Aren't you getting married today?" Jewel asked, her eyes gleaming with hope.

Her ambition was evident.

way. So, I deliberately replied, "Yes, we are. We'll get married soon. Chris

were to get married at that time, we'll have a long and happy life together. We'll be blessed with many children and grandchildren." The excitement in Jewel's eyes shattered into

we get married,

like she might

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antics, I added, "Chris isn't here

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by my retorts.

would indeed evoke protective instincts in any

she won over

mattered; Chris, as of today, was just some

feel overwhelmingly sad after witnessing such a

in a day made perfect sense. After Chris had hurt me repeatedly, today's incident didn't wound

a misunderstanding. I should at least inform Mr. Gildon and see

my choice would be

were you, would you

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