Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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..."

I said this, heard the clear sound of the chair scraping against

floor.

in the chair, and his expression changed rapidly. "I

you say, the fact remains that Jewel is living there. And..." I paused, then said, "When I went with her to

back, maintaining my distance from him. "Chris, I'm not someone who likes to overthink or guess. But I have eyes, and I

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"That house was prepared for you. It was decorated according to your preferences. I

you gave it to someone else."

has nowhere to go because of lan's death and her in-laws' disdain.

moved, but he said nothing. I

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

Madeline. I can buy you a

keep one woman and

He was once again enraged by my

as I