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.

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

Chris questioned. "Madeline, aren't you going too far? You're having lunch with a mere lighting technician in a place like this?" Noticing Chris' angry expression, I chuckled. He was

was getting increasingly frustrated. "If you're looking

find

man

belittled Brandon. It was

from Cambridge. Do you possess any of the qualifications he has?" I countered mockingly. 15: Quptér

I had learned this morning when I went through

files.

in this regard. However, Chris was shrewd, which was an essential quality to be a successful businessman. He inherited his father's

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

talents.

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

anger.

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

nearly crushing me, yet he had been

with each other

business."