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.

could he

would be his wife the moment she stepped foot in

didn't reject the idea. On the contrary, he started protecting her as if she were

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

man, it felt like someone had taken his

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know what I'm talking about." Chris glared at

clear-headed bystander of their relationship, Derick reminded him," Chris, you

stunned before scoffing. "Love her? I don't love her. I just got used to her. Do you get it? Just like you're used to playing billiards with your left hand." Seeing that Chris

she doesn't know any better. Forget It! She can do whatever she wants from now on. I can't be bothered

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

further.

didn't press him and sat down to

me. She wouldn't have said those things otherwise.

once, and they'll make bigger fuss the next time. Then, you'll be buttering them up for the rest of your

I meant,"

what do you mean?"

met his gaze, seemingly unsure of how to respond. In the end, he said, Look. Madeline might be throwing a fit now, but once she's cooled down, she'll come back to me." Derick put