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.

turn, someone grabbed my arm. A familiar scent

with a mere lighting technician in a place like this?"

Brandon was getting increasingly frustrated.

find

man

his every word belittled Brandon. It was

is a senior engineer with a dual degree from Cambridge. Do you possess any

was something I had learned this morning when I

files.

However, Chris was shrewd, which was an essential quality to be a successful businessman. He inherited his father's company and, in just a few

everyone had their strengths and weaknesses. But Chris was too proud. He only

talents.

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

was nearly crushing me, yet he had been gentle with

have nothing to do with each other

business."