Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 254

Bree hadn't mentioned that Chirs and Jewel would be joining us. If she had, I definitely wouldn't have come. It wasn't that I was afraid to face them, but their presence was definitely affecting my appetite. "Maddie, you're here. We've been waiting for you," Bree said cheerfully as she greeted me with a hug

a gentle

It was hard to refuse Bree's kindness, so I forced a smile and replied, "Bree, I thought it would be just us." "Well, it was just us... They... Bree pouted toward Chris and Jewel. "I ran into them unexpectedly." I didn't believe they had run into each other by chance, I wasn't a child anymore. I knew better than to believe that.

But if I left now, it would only make Bree uncomfortable and make me seem unable to handle the situation.

So, I mockingly responded, "What a coincidence."

"Sorry for disturbing you and Mrs. Gildon," Jewel added.

If they knew they were intruding, they should have just left instead of sitting there so comfortably.

When I first met Jewel, I genuinely thought she was as sweet as she looked. But now, I had a clear understanding of how much she could pretend.

be polite. "If I'd known you were coming, I wouldn't

Chirs's face darkened. He then asked, "Can we start serving the

then that I realized Bree's comment about waiting for me wasn't

was quite awkward that Jewel, Bree's future daughter-in-law, was left sitting there while Bree didn't

"Go a

and serve the dishes, including the orange juice," Bree said as she

face, Chris signaled for the waiter to bring

gained some weight recently. Your

had recently gained two pounds, all thanks to Brandon. Normally, I

Bree, "Yes, I've gained weight. But

across the table as Chris's cutleries clattered onto his plate. I saw Bree glance at him before saying. "It's thanks to Brandon

biological mother. When

my lips together. Bree then asked, "Is Brandon free? If he is, he

Chris retorted, his voice

I could respond, he said, "You love the grilled fish here. Would you