Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 100

Chris spoke in a domineering tone, as if he were ready to tear into me, but I wasn't afraid. I had something to say to him too. I let go of Brandon, but he immediately took hold of my hand.

Our eyes met, and I recognized the look in his eyes. It was the same protective look he had when Hammy schemed against me back in Amaty, causing me to

fall.

But I didn't need it now. I withdrew my hand and told him, "Mr. Gildon can't hurt

me."

Brandon finally let me go, and I followed Chris, who was visibly agitated.

Gordon hurried to keep up, but Chris snapped at him after a few steps, "This doesn't concern you."

Gordon froze in fear, casting me a cautious glance.

walking. I didn't know where he was headed, so I called out," Mr. Gildon, if you have something to say, you can

his back, "Mr. Gildon, say whatever you need to say here. I have work to do, and

approached him, he grabbed my arm, spun me

face I had admired for ten years loomed over me. His nose was almost

some nerve

and got angry. easily. That was

taste in my mouth. I looked at him fearlessly. "I simply don't want your impulsiveness to jeopardize the project timeline." Chris didn't say anything this time. He just stared at

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Howell guy

"No," I replied truthfully.

protective of him and even held his

"If holding hands meant we're dating,

nearly bulged out of their sockets. "You kissed him? Have you also -"He didn't finish his sentence, but I knew he wanted to ask if I

him.