Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 258

"Excuse me. Make way, please," I naturally said as I walked toward

them.

Chris stayed motionless and locked his gaze on me, while Jewel simply glanced at me before making way. When I walked past them, I saw her grabbing his wrist as though afraid he would come after me. "Come on, Maddie. Let's dig in." When I entered the room, enthusiastically welcomed me.

Bree

I took my seat and feigned ignorance, asking, "Why is it just us left, Bree?"

"It was supposed to be just us, but some people had to butt in." Bree was visibly contemptuous toward Chris and Jewel.

I snickered. "That'd only make things awkward between you and Chris, Bree."

I wasn't trying to act like a saint. I simply wanted them to live harmoniously as a family because Zack and Bree had been showering me with much love and care for as long as I could

remember.

did it all to himself." Bree

it wasn't my place to say anything else. As such, I diverted

long at the washroom?"

Brandon," I

quickly joked, "Did he follow you here so

here for a meal with his superior." I decided

vague.

more food before me. "Maddie, I'm sure Brandon is a nice guy with great attributes, and

expressing herself, but I got the gist. "You think he doesn't have a

want you to suffer. It's extremely difficult to live a life

had experienced it firsthand. Gildon Corporation wasn't some century-old business, but rather the

early years but never mentioned it.

Zack alone

two rooms, one belonging to Zack and Bree and

breadwinner. His earnings were barely enough to cover their monthly expenses, often running out

but ask, "Were