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

felt like that of a

and make me feel better, but there's no need for that.

she really made a scene, Chris might think I was behind

especially when Jewel thought I

Don't worry

didn't try to persuade her any

for his wife! If I see him, I'll beat him

down my phone and stared at the ceiling, recalling the moment Gordon had taken me to see

but I was afraid that Chris still didn't know why I finally decided to break up with

while, I got up and went to

I assumed he was in

gone back to his

about to head toward the door when I heard the bathroom door open, and Brandon walked

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at me with an expression that was different from usual. This made my heart skip a beat

unease.

something earlier, I awkwardly pursed my lips and tried to ease the tension by saying, "I'm hungry. Can you make me something?"

thought he was going to continue where we left off, and I raised my hand to stop

he asked, "What is

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