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.

kept walking. I didn't know where he was headed, so I called out," Mr. Gildon, if

said to his back, "Mr. Gildon, say whatever you need to say here. I have work to do, and you're already wasting

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

admired for ten

some nerve trying to threaten

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

fearlessly. "I simply don't want your

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that Howell

"No," I replied truthfully.

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

laugh. "If holding hands meant we're dating, what about

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

him.