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.

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

done to you that you need

Jewel's lips trembled.

wanted a better life. It's natural to move up in the world.

that she had

stared at her

climb up isn't wrong, then why are you

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

privilege. I've been terrified of being

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

have a way of

in the most

she said sounded

being poor is an excuse for your actions? Then should

words was clear, but it didn't graze

before me, she must have

yet tough,

mom had three

is

dad had to quit his