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 familiar scent greeted me, and I

my arm, 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 clearly jealous. "Can't we

Brandon was getting increasingly frustrated. "If

least find a decent

man

every word belittled Brandon.

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

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, in just a few years, turned

weaknesses. But Chris was too proud. He

talents.

disappointment to

anger.

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."

nearly crushing me, yet he had been gentle with Jewel just

like I said, we have nothing to do with each other anymore. Who I have dinner with and what I

business."