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 does

son?"

fully aware of his affairs. outside. Tell

the rumors, yet they didn't inquire or ask? From what I know about Zack, that was

company Zack had founded. Zack was still the

true master. He appeared to ignore everything, but he was actually in

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just pretending to be clueless, waiting for me to speak up. Since that was the case, I decided to

card to use. He let her move into the house meant for me and event bought the bed linen she likes. Most importantly, he's been

for prenatal

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

that Chris and I were supposed to register for our marriage,