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 said that, and

I

myself when Jewel retorted,

even sent flowers to her

was momentarily speechless before responding meekly. "He's probably just toying with her

proved Yerick had lied when the police checked the surveillance footage.

think I don't know about

angered Chris.

not talk about that anymore. I swear I didn't know Yerick was pursuing her. I'll call and warn him to quit his antics!" Jewel

Chris, she softly added, "Think about it, Chris. There's no way I told him to pursue Madeline. If she ends up

glad she knew as

know Madeline likes

people know that," Chris questioned with a

know Madeline liked that. I've only seen you sending her regular white roses," Jewel

refute

did Yerick, that rascal, know that I liked the white