Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 90

I was so embarrassed I wanted to hide. But I knew if I tried to deflect, Brandon

would overthink it.

Not to mention, he was acting so casual and familiar with me. He did whatever he pleased and said whatever came to mind without mincing words.

I forced myself to look up naturally at that thought. "Is that so? You can't just claim something without proof."

"It's true." Brandon took a sip of his drink before continuing, "I can-"

Alarms started going off in my head. "Shut up, Brandon." I had lost in the end.

"I was just going to say that I can get checked at the hospital if you need proof,

"Brandon finished.

Even though his words weren't inappropriate, they still made me overthink things. Why did he have to prove himself? I wasn't even anything to him. "Just prove it to your future wife," I said before getting up and escaping to the

restroom.

a turn, someone grabbed my arm. A familiar scent greeted me, and I knew who

with a mere lighting technician in a place like this?" Noticing Chris' angry expression, I chuckled. He was clearly jealous. "Can't we eat here? Did you reserve the entire

getting increasingly frustrated.

find a

man

and even now, his every word belittled Brandon. It

degree from Cambridge. Do you possess any of the qualifications he has?" I

was something I had learned this morning

files.

Conrad in this regard. However, Chris was shrewd, which was an essential

and weaknesses. But Chris was too proud. He only saw his success and failed to see

talents.

such a disappointment to you?" Chris' face was flushed

anger.

I had loved him for ten years. If I had loved him even when he was a disappointment, it would be a question of my judgment. "But you're not better than Brandon." Since he looked down on Brandon, I used Brandon to

arm. He was nearly crushing me, yet

do with each other anymore. Who I have

business."