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?"

brought back old memories. After I entered the Gildon family, a classmate

up the commotion soon transferred schools. After that, no one used that

think you're mute. If you want to play, I'll join you," Chris said,

his coat to me.

casual and natural, just like

But I wouldn't be like before, holding onto his clothes like a maid

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

do you need to see Eden's father

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

off, "You haven't told

looked at me with deeper, more contemplative eyes but no longer kept me guessing. He said, "I Tooked into it. The owner of that

no record

money, which he claimed was from a friend with

Howell immediately caught my attention. It

was lost in thought. "You don't seem

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something?"

to reality and said, "I didn't do anything. I was