Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 225

I said modestly, "No, it's just that you're more skilled. As you can see, I'm just an amateur."

"An amateur player is still guided by a master. From your play, it doesn't seem like Derick was your instructor. Who taught you?" Eden inquired.

All my skills in billiards came from learning from Chris. He never formally taught me, I just watched him play.

Later, when I got bored, I started practicing on my own. I observed Chris' techniques, so my style of play naturally mirrored his. When he noticed I could play well, he often asked me to join him for a game.

Before I could respond, a familiar voice cut in, "When did you become so gossipy, Mr. Griffins ? Always prying into everything?"

I didn't turn around, but I recognized the voice immediately. Chris had arrived.

The atmosphere was getting lively. He stood next to me, his presence making Eden understand everything without a word.

"So, that's why Maddie's playing style resembles yours. It turns out that..." Eden paused. His gaze shifted between me and Chris.

Then, Eden's eyes widened with realization. "Is Maddie your childhood bride?"

term "childhood bride" brought back old memories. After I entered the Gildon family, a classmate who knew I was to marry Chris

the commotion soon transferred schools.

don't speak, no one will think you're mute. If you

his coat to me.

and natural, just

a chance to refuse. But I wouldn't be like before, holding onto his clothes

coat aside, and signaled for him to step out and talk

soon as we stepped outside, Derick asked, "What do you need to see Eden's father for? There are some people

don't want to either, but

I cut him off, "You haven't told me what

He said, "I Tooked

no record of such a

years ago, Xander's account received a sum of money, which he claimed was from a friend with the last name Howell. Beyond that, there's no way

last name Howell immediately caught my attention. It made me wary because Brandon's last

Derick said as I was lost in thought. "You don't

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something?"

snapped back to reality and said, "I didn't do anything. I was just curious about