Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 279

Chris' words were once comforting, but now, they felt nothing more like Irony.

"I know," I replied, pausing briefly before adding. "I'm not a child anymore."

Chris understood the underlying meaning of my words and gave me a bitter smile. “I guess I just worry

too much."

I stayed silent, so he added, "Be careful when you walk Don't get distracted."

I nodded, but the image of the dream I had last night of him covered in blood suddenly flashed through my mind.

Seeing him here now made my chest tight, so I instinctively asked, "What are you doing here?”

His lips moved, but he didn't answer.

finish,

her, but I recognized her voice. At that moment, I realized

need to ask why they were there. It was probably for a prenatal checkup. Here I was, foolishly worrying about him because of a silly dream. How pointless it

stiffened at Jewel's call. So, 1 smirked sarcastically. "Mr. Gildon, please go

turned and walked away. But as soon as I got into my car, my phone buzzed twice. Someone had sent me

saw a text from Jewel. "Madeline, since you and Chris are no

made my anger flare up. I immediately replied, "If you're so worried, why don't you tie him

I deleted her number. Then, I

probably still having too much fun at

urgent, so I didn't call Brandon. However, before work ended,

office, working." I replied with a slight edge in my words. After all, it was his first day at work, but he

I might be back late, maybe around seven. You should head home first. If you're hungry, grab something light. I'll cook for you when I get back," Brandon said, always mindful So, it turned out that he was busy with work and not doing what I had assumed. This made me feel guilty for thinking the

to cook. I'll grab something on my way home. You go ahead with your work,

it was good news, I hadn't told Ellie about it because I wanted to

I was about to hang up