Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 88

Those who were shameless were unstoppable.

That was what flashed through my mind when I saw Jewel walking toward me.

A mistress with a shred of moral conscience would avoid the wife at all costs. But nowadays, with declining social standards, here she was, brazen and

unapologetic.

Jewel had this air about her as if she needed to flaunt herself to prove how

superior she was.

"Madeline, what a coincidence! Are you having a meal here too?" Jewel said, though her eyes were me. To be precise, her gaze

fixed on Brandon besin. hadn't left him since she approached us.

-I didn't need to elaborate on how captivating this man was. Everyone turned their heads to look at him, even the elderly ladies. What happened earlier in my neighborhood was the best proof of that.

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"Of course. Why else would I be here? To sightsee?" I replied curtly. I had no patience for her.

It wasn't that I was petty, but I couldn't stand her shameless attitude. She could act like a b*tch while trying to maintain an innocent image.

If she had admitted her feelings for Chris and wanted to be with him, I would've

let them be.

more indirect approach, provoking me. As

enough, my harsh words made her face show a mix of hurt and embarrassment. With Chris absent, who was she putting on this act

be

possessed a degree of narcissism, which led them to believe

likely had an even higher

a young widow,

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find a good one.

she already

a better catch? Or was it that she only

going on with Brandon, I still didn't want

I sights on him.

you here for their healthy menu?

chagrined, and she shot

laughed. It was obvious her behavior aimed to attract

This woman,

Chris hooked, would flirt with any attractive man she saw. Was she hoping to play the field

if he ever

get us a good spot," I replied, walking away without saying another

to Brandon as we walked side by side. But I misjudged my balance and stumbled

steady me and didn't let go until I shrugged it off. Then he took his seat at the table the

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