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.

to himself." Bree didn't intend

wasn't my place to say anything

you so long at the

ran into Brandon,"

"Did he follow you

He came here for a meal with his

vague.

"Maddie, I'm sure Brandon is a nice guy with great attributes, and I promise you that Zack and I trust you

the gist. "You think he

suffer. It's extremely difficult to live a

it firsthand. Gildon Corporation wasn't some century-old business, but rather the result of her

had been through countless entrepreneurial hardships during their early years but never mentioned it. It was Chris who

depended on Zack alone to feed the family. As such, it was

of only two rooms, one belonging to Zack and

became a housewife, while Zack became the sole breadwinner. His earnings were barely enough to cover their monthly expenses, often running out before the next paycheck came in. Faced with

ask, "Were