Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Earlier at the Gildon estate, I had exposed Jewel's lies and schemes, so she had to be furious now.

Jewel stared at me as she gripped my car door. For a moment, I thought she was going to rip it open, drag me out, or try to hit me. Instead, she dropped to her knees in front of my car. That took me by surprise.

I figured she might beg, but I didn't expect her to kneel.

It seemed that she was willing to do whatever it takes.

Honestly, I wasn't bothered by her kneeling. After all, she stole my fiancé.

But with her pregnant, her kneeling position might harm the baby. If anything happened, it would surely be mine to blame.

So, how could I let her stay on her knees?

Still, I wasn't going to get out to help her. She was using her pregnancy as leverage, and if I showed too much concern, she would only push further.

I scoffed, a mocking smile playing on my lips.

"Ms. Massey, what exactly are you trying to do?"

"Madeline, I'm begging you to spare me and my child. Please, give my baby a chance," Jewel pleaded.

It was half past three, and the sun was at its hottest, blazing down on her.

child as an excuse again. It seemed lan's unborn baby had become her

"What have I done to you that

Jewel's lips trembled.

Crown, I admit it was wrong to take Chris from you. But I just wanted a better life. It's natural to move up in the world.

she had done

stared at

on others to climb up isn't wrong, then why are you on your

different. Even though you were taken in by the Gildon family, they treat you like their own. Even if you're not with Chris, you still have his

been terrified of being poor my

her struggles. At the same time, she was subtly reminding me of my

her always have a

most casual ways,

said sounded like

excuse for your actions? Then should bank robbers get a medal

in my words was

Jewel knelt before me, she must have prepared herself for any

she was vulnerable yet tough, like a

had three

is now

My dad had