Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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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.

headed, so I called out," Mr. Gildon,

his back, "Mr. Gildon, say whatever you need to

him, he grabbed my arm, spun me around, and pinned me

breath and the face I had admired for ten years loomed over me. His nose

you've got some nerve trying to threaten

was why, for the past decade, I had always treaded carefully around him, fearing his explosive

bad 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 for

"No," I replied truthfully.

You're so protective of him and even held his hand. What do you mean no? Do you

hands meant

didn't finish his sentence,

him.