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."

to her. "What did he do with that woman again? Maddie, tell me. I'll go deal with that

son?"

aware of

the rumors, yet they didn't inquire or ask? From what

be running Gildon 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

still consulted Zack on many matters. Zack was the true master. He appeared to ignore everything, but he was actually in

Chapter 54

having a scandal with a window was widely talked about in the company. It was something Zack couldn't be unaware of. Now, he was just pretending to

for me and event

for prenatal

was what Lisa had 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 the auspicious