Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 257

Chris' tone couldn't sound any harsher.

"I understand you, Chris. No matter what I do, Mrs. Gildon won't like me. I'm sorry for dragging you into this emotional mess." Jewel had gotten the gist of it. Nevertheless, her apology was self-effacing. She hadn't done

anything that warranted it. Even if she had, it would've been due to her overwhelming love for him. Otherwise, she wouldn't have endured those grievances for him.

"I don't mind the mess because I deserved it, but you should stop creating trouble for yourself." Chris sounded unusually cranky.

"Chris, I don't understand you. What do you mean?" Jewel had always been meek but seemed even more so before Chris. I couldn't tell

whether that was her nature or facade.

"Explain Yerick then." When Chris brought him up, I knew he planned to confront Jewel.

"What's with Ricky? Did he ask you to clean up his mess again?" Her voice turned nervous. Chris huffed. "Are you acting clueless?"

"Chris, I really don't know what you're talking about." The innocent Jewel became anxious.

grip on my arm tighten when Chris

I

explain myself when

sent

momentarily speechless before responding meekly. "He's probably just toying with her for fun because

even proved Yerick had lied when the police checked the surveillance footage. So, I couldn't believe

I don't know about that?" That statement

angered Chris.

I didn't know Yerick was pursuing her. I'll call and warn

pursue Madeline. If she

she knew

know Madeline likes the white rose

know that," Chris questioned with a clear

know Madeline liked that. I've only seen you sending

had no words to refute her statement,

know that I liked