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, I wouldn't have

slightly, and Chirs's face darkened. He then

comment about

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

"Go a

and serve the dishes, including the orange juice," Bree

a stern face, Chris signaled for

you've gained some weight recently. Your hands are plump. Bree

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

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

as Chris's cutleries clattered onto his plate. I saw Bree glance at him

sharp words seemed targeted. Now, I even wondered whether Bree was my biological mother. When it came to me and her son, she was clearly on my

together. Bree then asked, "Is Brandon free? If he is, he should come too.

Chris retorted, his

respond, he said, "You love the