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.

he was unwell, but before I could finish, a voice calling out to him cut me off. "Chris, hurry

tall figure blocked my view, so I couldn't see her, but I recognized her voice. At that moment, I realized why he

need to ask why they were there. It was probably for a prenatal checkup. Here I was, foolishly worrying about him

stiffened at Jewel's call. So, 1 smirked sarcastically.

got into my

text from Jewel. "Madeline, since you and Chris are no longer together, I hope you can keep your

I immediately replied, "If you're so worried, why don't you tie him to you? Who do you

deleted her

there, nor was Xander. They were probably

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

in my words. After all, it was his first day at work, but he

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

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

matter. Although it was good news, I

replied. I was about to hang up when he