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.

is pursuing Madeline." I felt the grip on my arm tighten when Chris said that,

I

about to explain myself when Jewel

scoffed. "He even sent

just

words. Id explained myself regarding that incident and even proved Yerick had lied when the police checked the surveillance footage. So, I couldn't believe Jewel

think I don't know

angered Chris.

I didn't know Yerick was pursuing her. I'll call and warn him to quit his antics!"

softly added, "Think about it, Chris. There's no way I told him to pursue Madeline. If she ends up dating him out of spite, I'd be the first to be repulsed by their relationship. Don't you

she

likes the white rose of

Chris questioned with a

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

no words to refute her statement,

that rascal, know that I liked the