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 greeted me, and I knew who it was without even

a place like this?" Noticing Chris' angry expression, I chuckled. He was clearly jealous. "Can't we eat here? Did

Brandon was getting increasingly frustrated. "If you're looking for

least find a decent

man

and even now, his every word belittled Brandon. It was

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

was something I had learned this

files.

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

true that everyone had their strengths and weaknesses. But Chris was too proud. He only saw his success and failed to see anyone

talents.

disappointment to you?" Chris' face

anger.

disappointment." I didn't completely tear him down. 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. "But you're not better than Brandon." Since he looked

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

my heart. "Chris, like I said, we have nothing to do with each

business."