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."

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

son?"

was extremely dark. "Maddie, we aren't fully aware of his affairs.

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

Zack was still the chairman even if most of the authority had

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

Chapter 54

window was widely talked about in the company. It was something Zack couldn't be unaware of. Now, he was just pretending to be clueless, waiting for me to speak up. Since that was the case, I decided to say it

let her move into the house meant for me and

her for prenatal

smart. He hadn't set up Jewel's prenatal check-up file in Lisa's hospital but

didn't know 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 time calculated by the fortune-teller