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.

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

that moment, I realized why

for a prenatal checkup. Here I was, foolishly worrying about him because of a silly dream. How pointless

1 smirked sarcastically. "Mr. Gildon, please go ahead

and walked away. But as soon as I got into my car, my phone

"Madeline, since you and Chris are no longer together, I hope you can

you're so worried, why don't you tie him to you?

I deleted her number. Then, I

probably still having too much fun at the welcome party and decided not to

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

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

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,"

I'll grab something on my way home. You go ahead with your

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

about to hang up when he