Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 224

Eden's eyes narrowed slightly. Though his smile remained, it took on a more playful edge. It seemed he was considering something.

I didn't concern myself with what he was pondering and went straight to the point. "Mr. Griffins, if it's difficult for you, then never mind."

He chuckled awkwardly and said, "There's nothing difficult about it. Even if you wanted me, I'd gladly agree."

His response was a bit too smooth. But before I could say anything, Derick cleared his throat twice, as if to remind Eden.

Eden let out a mischievous laugh and made a gesture at me. "Ladies first."

I wasn't interested in dragging things out with him. Since he wanted me to start, I decided to finish it quickly. So, I took my cue and cleared the table without giving him a chance.

Eden didn't look like someone who had lost a round. Instead, he applauded and said, "As expected of Derick's sister! You really are something."

added, "I'll accept this loss. But you have to let me show my skills too, right?"

showing why he was a champion. The entire process was faster than I was

hold back my applause and said, "You're

agreed on, you still won. So, what do you want me to promise you?" Eden said as he

breath and said, "I want

I knew he was curious about my reason, so I explained directly, "I have something that

not disclosing what

being perceptive, didn't press further: After a brief silence, he said,

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"My dad's health isn't

I would meet him. I considered

look of regret and said, "In that case,

being in vain. I had piqued his interest, and he was now, curious about what

his game. He stared at me for a few seconds, then laughed. "You're not an easy target, are you?" He understood my tactic of pretending to give up. But I couldn't admit it. I defended myself, "I don't like to force