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.

felt the grip on my arm tighten when Chris said that, and I locked

I

to explain myself when Jewel

sent flowers

probably just toying with her for fun

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

don't know about that?" That

angered Chris.

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

I told him to pursue Madeline. If she ends up

glad she knew

he know Madeline likes the white rose of

know that," Chris questioned with

know. I didn't even know Madeline liked that. I've only seen you sending her regular white roses," Jewel

refute her statement,

Yerick, that rascal, know that I liked the