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.

out," Mr. Gildon,

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

me coldly. As I approached him, he grabbed my arm, spun me around,

had admired for ten years loomed over me. His

nerve trying to threaten

from being pinned. This man was impulsive and got angry. easily. That was why, for the past decade, I had always treaded carefully

seeing him like this now left a bad taste in my mouth. I looked at him fearlessly. "I simply don't

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that Howell

"No," I replied truthfully.

of him and even held his hand.

"If holding hands meant we're dating, what

also -"He didn't finish his sentence, but I knew he wanted to ask if I

him.