Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 169

From Jewel's conversation with the nurse, I found out that Jewel fell down at the amusement park, which triggered complications with her pregnancy.

So, something did happen in the end, but who could she blame? She had brought it on herself.

After the needle was inserted into Jewel's hand, she shuffled over for her IV drip with Chris supporting her. They sat down directly across from Brandon and me.

It felt like Chris wouldn't be satisfied until he had caused a scene. But for now, he just sat there and remained silent. Brandon and I treated him like he was invisible.

But Chris was here to cause trouble, so how was it possible that he would keep quiet the entire time?

Barely two minutes into the silence, he questioned, "Madeline, why did you bring him home tonight?"

In fact, before he spoke, I had already known that he would lash out because of what happened tonight. As expected, I was right.

"It means I'm starting a new chapter," I replied calmly.

scoffed and looked at Brandon disdainfully. "With

I emphasized while placing my

always turns red when you lie.

my ears, but I stopped myself just in time. If I showed any signs of guilt, Brandon and my efforts in putting on a show would have, been in

back. The anger subsided on his face, and he smiled slyly instead. It was clear he didn't believe a word

ears also become red when she's

Brandon's words reminded me that my ears indeed turned red when I was angry. So, I didn't need to feel guilty now. However, how did Brandon know this? Had he picked up on this subtle detail in the few days we had known

time I see you, my ears turn red, Chris," I

flared momentarily, but he managed to contain it. Instead, he sneered, "You're my woman, and you're just

called me "his woman, which was

I saw how dark Jewel's face

reached for rgy hand. Before I could react, I felt a

Although I knew Brandon was putting on a show with me, I blushed when I sensed the warmth of his kiss lingering on my skin. Brandon kissing me in public made Chris fly into a rage. He shot up

With tears in her eyes, she said, "just want to get an IV drip peacefully. If you