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.

arm. A familiar scent

going too far? You're having lunch with a mere lighting technician in a place like this?" Noticing Chris' angry

getting increasingly frustrated. "If you're

find a decent

man

even now, his every word belittled Brandon. It was

Cambridge. Do you

I had learned this morning when I

files.

academic performance was far from stellar. He couldn't even compare to Conrad in this regard. However, Chris was shrewd, which was an essential quality to be a successful businessman. He inherited his father's company and,

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

talents.

I such a disappointment to you?" Chris' face

anger.

After all, 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.

tightened his grip on my arm. He was nearly crushing me, yet he had been gentle with Jewel just moments

sharp pain pierced through my heart. "Chris, like I said, we have nothing to do with each other anymore. Who I have dinner

business."