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.

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

I done to you that you need

Jewel's lips trembled.

wrong to take Chris from you. But I just wanted a better life. It's natural to move up in the world. I don't think I did anything

that she had

stared at

stepping on others to climb up isn't wrong,

they treat you like their own. Even if you're not with Chris, you

that privilege. I've been terrified of being poor

and started talking about her struggles. At the same time, she was subtly reminding me of my

like her always have a

true colors in the most casual ways, like a snake waiting

she said sounded

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

in my words was clear, but

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

had to admit, she was vulnerable yet tough, like a bug that just wouldn't

had three

is

had to quit his