Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 54

Bree and Zack paused noticeably at my words. They weren't surprised but were clearly tense.

"Maddie, we already know. It's not your fault. It's that rascal Chris' fault. I scolded him. I'll make him come back and apologize to you..." Before I could say anything, Bree started blaming Chris She was trying to prevent me from saying the words they didn't want to hear.

Zack was more rational and interrupted her, "Let Maddie speak."

Bree gripped my hand tighter, looking at me with eyes full of pleading. I lowered my gaze slightly, trying not to let myself be swayed. "Bree, Zack, I've broken up with Chris." The room fell into a deep silence. Bree held my hand even tighter.

"Why?" Zack's voice was firm and strong. I knew I had to give them a reason. that would make it difficult for them to stop me. Otherwise, this would drag on endlessly,

So, instead of saying Chris and I weren't suitable, I decided to tell the truth. Because of Jewel. His care for her has surpassed that for me, his fiancée."

Maddie, tell me. I'll go deal with that woman. Why

son?"

"Maddie, we aren't fully aware of his affairs. outside. Tell us, and we'll stand up for

inquire or

Corporation now, but it was a company Zack had founded. Zack was still the chairman even if most of the authority had been passed on

consulted Zack on many matters. Zack was the true master. He appeared to

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was something Zack couldn't be unaware of. Now, he was just pretending to be

He let her move into the house meant for me and event bought the bed linen she likes. Most

her for

told me. Chris was smart. He hadn't set up Jewel's prenatal check-up file in Lisa's

that Lisa was a special consultant there. On the day that Chris and I were supposed to register for our marriage, he had lied about