Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 222

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Chapter 222

Derick's response genuinely surprised and shocked me. He had always treated me like a younger sister. Even though he would occasionally joke around, he never crossed any line. Today's joke seemed a bit too much.

Xander also looked at me with surprise, his eyes scrutinizing me. Derick walked up to me. He ignored Xander and said, "Let's go inside."

I nodded at Xander and followed Derick. As we left, I saw Xander opening his mouth and reaching out, seemingly wanting to say something to keep me there.

"Were you trying to ruin my romantic prospects with what you just said, Derick?" After a brief moment of thought, I figured out his intention.

"Yeah, that guy seemed pretty unreliable." Derick's evaluation of Xander made me snicker.

He glanced at me and said, "I'm usually very accurate in judging people. I won't be wrong about this. Stay away from him in the future." "Okay," I responded with a smile.

"I'm serious. Don't treat it as a joke," Derick emphasized.

I nodded seriously and said, "I'm serious too. I'm not interested in that type of person."

of person are you interested in?" Derick asked

image flashed in my mind. "Someone stern and aloof on the outside but warm

and also...

in the kitchen,

with Chris, he never even cooked me

to the family business and never stepped into the kitchen. It

know how to cook.

because he never truly cared about me. If he did, he would

"Your standards

elongated shadows under the lights.

smirked and said,

we arrived at the elevator. He pressed the button, and we

elevator walls reflected my face and Derick's gaze as he looked at

for a couple

I expected him to ask who it was or suggest meeting him someday. Instead, he just gave a faint smile and said nothing

and do you have a photo?" I asked him about the investigation before the elevator even arrived

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his pocket. "You seem very