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

I realized

It was probably for a prenatal checkup. Here I was,

smirked

I got

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

my anger flare up. I immediately replied, "If you're so worried, why don't you tie him to you? Who do you think you are to

sending the message, I deleted her number. Then, I

to the office. But Brandon wasn't there, nor was Xander. They were probably still having too much fun at

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

in my words. After all, it was his first

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

way home. You go ahead with your work, but when you're done, come to

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

to hang up when he added, "I won't keep you

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