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 it

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

frustrated. "If you're looking

least find a

man

belittled Brandon. It was also

is a senior engineer with a dual degree from Cambridge. Do you possess any of the qualifications he has?" I countered mockingly. 15: Quptér

this

files.

his 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, in just a few years,

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

talents.

am I such a disappointment to you?" Chris' face was

anger.

when he was a disappointment, it

was nearly crushing me, yet

nothing to do with

business."