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.

it all to himself." Bree didn't intend

my place to say anything else. As such, I diverted

long at the washroom?" Bree

ran into Brandon,"

but quickly joked, "Did he follow you here so you wouldn't

meal with his superior." I decided

vague.

before me. "Maddie, I'm sure Brandon is a nice guy with great attributes, and I promise you that

gist. "You

right. Zack and I wouldn't want you to suffer. It's extremely difficult to live a life worrying about money every day," she

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

countless entrepreneurial hardships during their early years but never mentioned it. It was Chris

grandma at that time, depended on Zack alone

one belonging to Zack and Bree

breadwinner. His earnings were barely enough to cover their monthly expenses, often running out before the next paycheck came in. Faced with that struggle,

I couldn't help but ask, "Were you and Zack struggling before you established Gildon