Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 281

Although I had come to terms with my feelings for Chris, it didn't mean the embarrassment and pain were

gone.

"Maddie, why did you keep quiet after suffering such a huge injustice? That house was bought for You should have thrown her out. I would rather give it to a beggar than let her stay there," Bree said stubbornly.

She was the kind of person who can't tolerate any injustice.

That might be why Zack had always remained faithful. Besides loving her, he was probably afraid of provoking her.

Since Chris and I no longer had anything to do with each other, there was no need to discuss this any further. I tried to calm her down by saying, "Bree, it's all in the past now."

"You may be able to let it go, but I can't. I'll have someone take back that house today," Bree said resolutely.

you.

I forced a slight smile before saying, "Even if you drive her out of that house, Chris can just buy another place for her."

Jewel was indeed the third party, but in the end, it was Chris who gave her the opportunity. The real problem lay with Chris, not Jewel.

that's his business, but that house belongs to you. No other woman deserves to live there." Bree's words

that of a mother toward her

to stand up for me and make me feel better, but there's no need for that. Please don't get yourself all worked up." I tried to

Chris might think I was behind

especially when Jewel thought I

them angry! Don't worry about it." Bree

I didn't try to persuade

I see him, I'll beat him to death..."

stared at the ceiling, recalling the moment Gordon had taken me

about what happened that day, but I was afraid that Chris still didn't know

for a while, I got

assumed he was in the kitchen. When I

he have gone

about to head toward the door when I

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at me with an expression that was different from usual. This made my

unease.

pursed my lips and tried to ease the tension by saying, "I'm hungry. Can you make me something?" Brandon didn't respond. Instead, he walked

we left off,

he asked, "What is