Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 236

Chris said, "You're despicable."

He then grabbed Brandon by the collar. My nerves got to me, and I started to move toward them.

But then I heard Brandon speak calmly, "Is your idea of despicable that I'm treating Mae with a care you never bothered to show her, Mr. Gildon?" Chris' eyes narrowed. "Brandon, these cheap tricks you use to impress a girl won't fool Maddie. She doesn't like this kind of fantasy, you know?" I thought, "Don't I? Is it true?"

I once told Chris that I didn't. I remember our first Valentine's Day after we officially became a couple. He didn't get me any gifts, not even a dinner.

The next day, we happened to have a meal with Derick and a few others. Derick playfully teased me, asking how Chris had spent our first Valentine's Day together. Back then, I felt utterly humiliated. Later, Chris apologized, claiming he had simply forgotten. I had no choice but to play along, pretending I wasn't into those things. But I wondered-what kind of girl wouldn't like flowers and romance? He just never gave me any.

"Do you still think she doesn't like it?" Brandon asked quietly.

Chris turned to look at me. I didn't know if he could see the tears on my face, but he had seen them earlier. If he had any sense at all, he would know why I was crying.

The tears weren't just because Brandon had brought my parents back through technology, allowing me to see them again. They were also tears of gratitude, of joy, for how much effort Brandon put into this for

me.

details. Every meal he

light

were all

Chris finally looked away.

at

years. She would give up her life

noticed the small scar on her left middle finger?

instinctively pulled my hand away. So, he

him.

he still remembered his promise. His promise to make up for the

he didn't. If he had, he

behind my back.

have you treated the girl who would risk her life for you?"

aback. Brandon's hand gripped Chris' wrist tightly. His voice matched the

because you didn't cherish her that

that, Brandon yanked Chris'

said nothing. I just simply linked my arm with Brandon's. "It's getting late.

look before following me out. On the way back, I remained silent, and Brandon didn't