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.

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

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

prenatal checkup. Here I was, foolishly worrying about him

call. So, 1 smirked sarcastically. "Mr. Gildon, please go ahead if

got into my car, my

a text from Jewel. "Madeline, since you and Chris are no longer together, I

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

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

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

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

my words. After all, it was his first day at work, but he was already skipping the

light. I'll cook for you when I get back," Brandon said, always mindful

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

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

replied. I was about to hang up when he added, "I