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

hand to grab me. He tried to force

could make contact, Brandon grabbed his hand and stopped him. Tension rose in the air as the two men silently competed with

like this, not with Brandon hooked up to an IV. Even if

I wouldn't be able to intervene without escalating the situation further. After all, I was the reason

was dark, I snapped, "Aren't

the spot, so I glared at her coldly. I wasn't sure how intimidating my gaze was,

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

here for an IV drip? That was rare for a pregnant woman. After all, the medication could potentially harm

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

looked at her belly instinctively. Jewel clung to Chris even tighter as she said weakly, "Chris,

away. He had no choice but to stop glaring at me and leave

looked like he wanted to settle scores with me and fight to

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