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?"

the Gildon family, a classmate who knew I was to marry Chris called me his

transferred schools. After

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

his coat to me.

action was casual and

But I wouldn't be like before, holding

and signaled for him to step

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

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

could say more, I cut him off, "You

Tooked into it. The owner of that company you mentioned is

there's no record of

based on what you said, 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

my attention. It made me wary because Brandon's last

was lost in thought. "You don't seem quite right

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something?"

to reality and said, "I didn't do