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 receive his

grab me. He tried to force

Tension rose in the air

an IV. Even if Brandon could easily overpower Chris, a fight would only

without escalating the situation

expression was dark, I snapped, "Aren't you

remained rooted to the spot, so I glared at her coldly. I wasn't sure how intimidating my gaze was, but it was enough to make her shiver

another word. She scurried to Chris and said meekly, "Chris, I

a

late hour meant that the infusion room was empty, so there was no mistaking it. The call

at her belly instinctively. Jewel clung to Chris even tighter as she

dragged Chris away. He had no choice but to

was simmering with rage. He looked like he

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