Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 168

Chris was standing at the door. He wasn't smiling.

Ever since we broke up, every encounter seemed to leave us both furious.

At this moment, I was playfully bantering with Brandon, while Jewel stood beside him. He had claimed to have cut ties with Jewel, but there was some truth in what others said-a man's word was as good as the

wind.

I recovered from my shock soon and averted my gaze. Some people were simply an eyesore, and the saying "Out of sight, out of mind" couldn't be more apt in this situation. Brandon also ignored Chris and held my hand, but he didn't try to take my phone. Instead, he said, "If you're set on taking pictures, I can promise you better ones another day." His words were suggestive, and he had said it in a casual yet affectionate tone that couples who spent a long time together used,

Chris took two menacing steps forward. "Madeline," he shouted as if he was the king.

He didn't seem to care about Jewel, who was standing beside him.

I didn't even spare Chris a glance and just said, "I'm busy."

busy. I had to accompany Brandon to

to grab me. He tried to force me

and stopped him. Tension rose in the air as the two men

things couldn't go on like this, not with Brandon hooked up to an IV. Even if Brandon could easily overpower

without escalating the situation further. After all, I was the reason

Jewel, whose expression was dark, I snapped, "Aren't you going to

how intimidating my gaze was, but

scurried to Chris and said meekly, "Chris, I don't feel well. We

IV drip? That was rare for a pregnant woman. After all, the

puzzling over this, I heard a nearby nurse call out, "Prenatal care IV? This way, please." The late hour meant that the infusion room was empty, so there was no mistaking it. The call was for

even tighter as she

choice but to stop glaring at me and leave

He looked like he wanted to settle

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