Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 338

If Melany hit Jewel's pregnant belly head-on, Jewel's baby would certainly be at risk.

Even though Melany refused to acknowledge the baby, Chris had claimed that the child wasn't his but lan's posthumous child. If anything happened, it would mean the end of the Goodwin family's bloodline. My heart raced, and I ran toward them instinctively.

Lisa, who was closest, also understood the dire consequences and immediately grabbed Melany." Madam, you can't do this."

Jewel had reached her breaking point. "Let her hit me! If she does, then the Goodwin family will be wiped out!"

"How dare you still claim that this child is ours? I'm going to make sure that it's tested right here and right now!" Melany was clearly beyond reason.

Jewel was infuriated, matching Melany's anger. "Fine! Let's see right here if it's really the Goodwin family's child!"

I didn't want to get involved, but a child's life was at stake, especially one that had been left by a deceased person.

strode over and grabbed Jewel. "Are you really willing to sacrifice this baby?"

was momentarily stunned by my intervention,

with me," I urged

want her to

Lisa, who was holding back Melany. "Madam, if your son's death was unjust, there are legal ways to seek justice. Your current actions won't avenge him but will only bring you harm." Lisa's persuasive skills were impressive. Her words only fueled Melany's anger more. "My only son is gone! No one will bury me when I die. I've long since

dangerous

aren't you leaving?"

her leave, Melany continued to scream

the corner and Melany was out of sight, I finally released Jewel and

and her face was marked with red handprints. Blood was smeared at the corner of

were pitiable also had something hateful about them. Jewel deserved what had happened

I deserve this?" Jewel asked

Ismirked. "Yes."

eyes flashed with

said, "A few slaps can't make up