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.

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

so I couldn't see her, but I recognized her voice. At that moment, I realized why he was at the hospital. It wasn't because he was unwell, but because

checkup. Here I was, foolishly worrying about him because of a silly

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

soon as I got into my car, my

"Madeline, since you and Chris are no

"If you're so worried, why don't you tie him

deleted her number. Then, I

They were probably still having too much fun at the welcome party and

so I didn't call Brandon. However,

replied with a slight edge in my words. After all, it was

out with Mr. Roulder for work. 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 worst

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news, I hadn't

up when he