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.

to be polite. "If I'd known you were coming,

and Chirs's face darkened. He then asked, "Can

was then that I realized Bree's comment about waiting for me

Jewel, Bree's future daughter-in-law, was left sitting there while

"Go a

juice," Bree

for the waiter to bring

you've gained some weight recently. Your hands are

gained two pounds, all thanks to Brandon. Normally, I should have been heartbroken and losing weight after

weight. But it's because I'm in a good mood, eating well,

his plate. I saw

biological mother. When it came to me and her

Bree then asked, "Is Brandon free?

Chris retorted,

respond, he said, "You love the grilled