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."

indeed busy. I had to accompany Brandon to receive

hand to grab

contact, Brandon grabbed his hand and stopped him. Tension rose in the air as the

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

escalating the situation further. After all, I was the

dark, I snapped, "Aren't you going to do

how intimidating my gaze was, but it

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

for an IV drip? That was rare for a pregnant woman. After

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.

Chris even tighter as she said weakly, "Chris, the

choice but to stop glaring at

like he wanted to

Chapter 168

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