Chapter 49

Chris tugged at his tie. "Madeline, what exactly are you trying to do? Why did you suddenly refuse to get the certificate and then disappear?"

We had finished talking about work, and now the conversation had turned to personal matters. This was what he really wanted to discuss. "I'm not playing games," I stated firmly.

"Not playing games? Do you know the chaos you've caused at home? My mother was so angry that she ended up in the hospital," Chris said angrily.

Hearing that Bree had been hospitalized made me feel guilty. But one thing didn't change the other. My guild toward Chris' parents could not erase the hurt Chris had caused me.

I will explain and apologize to Bree."

"Madeline, that's not the point. I'm asking why won't you get the marriage certificate?" Chris tugged at his collar again.

This man made a mistake, yet he still thought I was the one who had wronged him. Since that was the case, I didn't mind making it clear who was at fault.

I lowered my gaze to his wristwatch. "I went to Dazzle Residence..."

as I said this, heard the clear sound of the chair

floor.

chair, and

nothing to explain, Chris. No matter what you say, the fact remains that Jewel is living there. And..." I paused, then said, "When I went with her to buy bedding, she picked the ones you like." "It's not what you think..." Chris stood up from his chair

to overthink or guess. But I have eyes, and I can see. I also have a heart, and I can

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slightly. "That house was prepared for you. It was decorated according

to someone else." I

her. I just let her stay temporarily. You know she has nowhere to go because of lan's death and her in-laws' disdain. So I let her stay there temporarily," Chris explained quickly. I smiled faintly. "You planned to let her leave and then

but he said

my heart as I dug my nails into my palm. "Chris, do I only deserve

can buy you a new one."

keep one woman and hide the

Chris exclaimed. He was once

remained calm as I looked at

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