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.

my arm tighten when Chris said that, and I locked eyes with Brandon, who wore a

I

to explain myself

sent flowers

responding meekly. "He's probably just toying with her for fun because Madeline

regarding that incident and even proved Yerick had lied when the police checked

I don't know about that?" That

angered Chris.

was pursuing her. I'll call and

way I told him to pursue Madeline. If she ends up dating him out of spite, I'd be the first to

was glad she

Madeline likes the white rose of York?

know that," Chris questioned with a clear

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

to refute her statement, and I

rascal, know