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.

"If I'd known you were coming,

and Chirs's face darkened. He then

comment about waiting for me wasn't

awkward that Jewel, Bree's future daughter-in-law, was left

"Go a

Bree said as she led me to sit

signaled for the waiter

some weight recently. Your hands are

Brandon. Normally, I should have been heartbroken and losing weight

"Yes, I've gained weight. But it's because I'm in a good

cutleries clattered onto his plate. I saw Bree glance

mother. When it came to me and her son, she was clearly

"Is Brandon free? If he is, he should come too. The

Chris retorted,

the grilled fish here. Would you like to order