Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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.

let her have her way. So, I deliberately

for us to get married is at 10:58 am. He said that if we 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

crumble, I decided to deliver another blow. "After we get married, we'll invite you to our celebration. Don't forget to bring a

staggered; looking like she might

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her previous antics, I added, "Chris isn't here to catch you if

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retorts. She merely bit her lip.

protective instincts in any man. Perhaps

how she won over

mattered; Chris, as of today, was just some guy to

overwhelmingly sad after witnessing

had hurt me repeatedly, today's incident didn't wound me as much as it might have otherwise. "Let's go, Mr. Yates," I

least inform Mr. Gildon and see what he has to say." Gordon held on to me as we exited the

my choice would be after witnessing

would you believe