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?"

family, a classmate who knew

the classmate who had stirred up the commotion soon transferred schools. After that, no one used that

no one will think you're mute. If you want to play, I'll join

his coat to me.

action was casual and natural, just

discarded his clothes so quickly that I didn't even have a chance to refuse. But I wouldn't be

over to Derick, placed Chris' coat aside, and signaled for him

need to see Eden's father for? There are some people you

my concern and replied, "I don't want to either, but I

cut him off,

kept me guessing. He said, "I Tooked

no record of such a

I looked into it further. When the company was founded three years ago, Xander's account received a sum of money, which he claimed was from a friend with the last name Howell. Beyond

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

thought. "You don't seem quite right lately.

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something?"

to reality and said, "I didn't do