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.

wanted to ask if he was unwell, but before I could finish, a voice calling out to him cut me off.

view, so I couldn't see her, but I recognized her voice. At that moment, I

checkup. Here I

call. So, 1 smirked sarcastically.

turned and walked away. But as soon as I got into my

you and Chris are no longer together, I hope you can

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

sending the message, I deleted her number. Then,

probably still having too much fun at the welcome

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

a slight edge in my words. After all, it was his first day at work, but

I get back," Brandon said, always mindful So, it turned out that he

grab something on my way home. You go ahead with your work,

Ellie's matter. Although it was good news, I hadn't told Ellie about it because

about to hang up when he added, "I