Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 197

But I had to find out the truth behind my dad's death.

I decided to approach Conrad after much deliberation, though I needed a good reason.

While I pondered on that, I received Bree's call. Her voice was filled with anger. "That rascal, Chris, is trying to drive us to our graves! If he dares to get together with that woman, I will die right in front of him with Zack."

I wasn't surprised by her reaction. I tried to soothe her. "Don't be upset Bree. Parents shouldn't dictate matters of marriage."

"We can't dictate, otherwise we wouldn't have let things between the two of you get to this point. If he thinks he can marry a widow, he can forget it," Bree-firmly declared,

It felt oddly depressing, but I didn't know how to console her. Honestly, I didn't even want to.

Chris and Jewel owed me an apology, so why should defend them? I wasn't some kind-hearted saint. I was magnanimous enough not to add insult to injury.

"Maddle, Zack is so mad that he's staging a hunger strike in protest. Could you come over and talk him out of it? He only listens to you." Bree finally revealed the true reason for her call.

family car and gather the information I needed without involving Conrad.

family home didn't guarantee access to the car. I still called Conrad to make sure

greeted me

him respectfully to remind

how hypocritical and manipulative I was. On one hand, I didn't want Conrad to have feelings for

wants me to come over, but I'm

hesitated for two seconds before

could tell he wasn't surprised. He must have known

Gildon estate, Conrad was there. He seemed to be waiting

1. in.

No amount of persuasion will likely change his mind," Conrad reminded

saw me.

still hoped that I

smile. Conrad didn't say anything about my