Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 102

When Derick arrived at the billiard hall, he saw Chris striking cue balls. furiously. It was obvious he was there to blow off steam.

Instead of stopping him, Derick picked up a cue stick and walked over. "Same old rules. You up for a game?"

Chris ignored him and continued striking cue balls. When he failed to pocket a ball even after multiple tries, he threw the cue stick onto the table and stormed

out.

Derick put down his cue stick and walked over to him. "What did Madeline do to upset you this time?"

"Who said this was because of her? Don't bring her up in front of me," Chris snapped.

Derick chuckled. "Only she can make you lose control like that. Are you having a hard time because she left you?"

He was always direct with his words.

Chris suddenly turned around and grabbed Derick's collar. "Cut it out."

"What?" Derick looked at him calmly.

Chris' mouth moved, but he let go in the end. He wanted to tell Derick to stay away from Madeline, but that would mean admitting he cared about her.

he not

knew she would be his wife the moment she stepped foot in their house at the

On the contrary, he started protecting her as if she

for ten years, and she rightfully became his girlfriend. She stood by his side, obedient and always within

man, it felt

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what I'm talking

clear-headed bystander of their relationship, Derick reminded

before scoffing. "Love her? I don't love her. I just got used to her. Do you get it? Just like you're used

better. Forget It! She can do whatever she

hand dismissively, as if he didn't want to discuss the

further.

didn't press him and sat down to make some coffee

She wouldn't have said those things otherwise. She's just jealous and waiting for me to persuade her." "Then, persuade her," Derick said

Then, you'll be buttering them up for the rest of your life. Derick took a sip of his coffee. "Aren't women meant

I meant,"

mean?" Derick

of how to respond. In the end, he said, Look. Madeline might be throwing a fit now, but once she's