Chapter 339

Looking at Jewel, who refused to accept the truth, I smirked mockingly. "Chris and I have known each other since we were kids. We've shared everything, from meals to bathroom habits. I even know how many times a day he farts and poops."

I quoted Derick when he was teasing Chris and me last time.

Jewel stumbled slightly, shaking her head. "No, it's not like that."

"If you don't believe me, then try it," I said, my voice laced with menace.

Jewel was speechless, staring at me blankly before turning and staggering out.

I watched her back as she left, thinking about her behavior today. After a few seconds of contemplation, I

still decided to call Chris.

At that moment, I had forgotten that he was playing the disappearing act, not answering anyone's calls.

"Maddie." Chris' voice came from the other end.

When he picked up the phone, his low voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I remembered everyone's concern for him and Zack's current condition and asked,

you? You're not a kid anymore, yet

running away had anything to do with me. But my words cut loose, revealing the bitterness I'd been holding back. I was

other end, which only fueled

"Chris."

call to chew me out?"

a cold snort. "I'm

I guess I'm not even worth your scolding anymore."

drop of a hat, is this still you?" I questioned

let out a mocking chuckle. "I'm only human, and

more and just responded, "Well, before you run off, make sure your woman

moment on the

was ironic how he automatically assumed it was

had moved on, so I told the truth. "She wants to get rid of the

with fire." Chris dropped

stunned into silence, and moments later Chris

moving the phone away from my ear. I realized I hadn't mentioned

standing here?"

him, my mouth moved, but I didn't know

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