Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 187

Derick's smile froze at my question. He probed, "Uh, why do you ask?"

I expressed, "I'd like to visit him."

He examined me with a strange look. I didn't explain any further, let alone mention Chris' involvement with lan's death. I was confident Derick was in the dark about this, or he would've decisively ended his friendship with Chris.

"What happened to you?" He didn't answer my question but showed me concern instead.

"Why don't you take me there?" I steered the topic back. Since he was worried about me, I let him tag along

Sensing my strange demeanor, Derick nodded and brought me to lan's grave.

Coincidentally, we saw lan's parents there and could hear their cries from afar. Other than sobbing, we heard some curses too. Although I didn't catch who they were cursing at, I figured it would be Jewel. Knowing it would be an inappropriate time to walk over, Derick and I waited until the couple left.

walking past us, Alex Goodwin held his frail wife, Teresa Milford. They both looked pale and helpless.

did not glance at me or Derick, as if the world did not matter anymore

sighed. "lan sure has put

at that comment.

misery. He died in a car accident because he

up to lan's grave with a bouquet in hand. In his picture, lan wore a

betrayal. I could only imagine how

there a billiard hall? Are you still good at it?" asked Derick. I stayed quiet because I

noticed my silence and told

every time you

and even anger... Taken aback, I

turned to look at