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."

are you

"Someone stern and aloof on the

and also...

wearing an apron in the

these years with Chris, he

the family business and never stepped into

know how to cook.

about me. If

"Your standards

lowered my gaze, looking at our elongated shadows under the lights. "In life, who isn't

said,

elevator. He pressed the button,

and Derick's gaze as he looked at me. "So, have you found

for a couple of seconds.

suggest meeting him someday. Instead, he just gave a faint smile and

you find out anything about that person? What's their name, and do you have a photo?" I

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in his pocket. "You seem very eager to