Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Having him is enough?"

She had some nerve to even think of wanting him.

Looking at her pitiful expression, my voice turned colder as I said, "Jewel, you're mistaken. It's not Chris you want. What you're after is his status and the wealth that comes with him." Jewel nibbled at her lip.

"I won't deny that, but-"

She paused and then delivered a devastating speech.

"But after these days, he's been as good to me as lan ever was. I've genuinely fallen for him. I want to spend the rest of my life with him."

She was telling me that she was fixated on Chris and that he had genuinely cared for her. She was still seeing me as a rival, yet here she was, begging me.

And when she pleaded, she didn't forget to drive a dagger into my heart. It was as if she thought that I was an easy prey.

I smirked. "Chris cared for you, but he still left."

Jewel's expression stiffened upon hearing my words.

"Are you sure he wants to spend his life with you?" I asked in a mocking tone.

"As long as he comes back, I'll find a way," Jewel replied, her voice faltering.

I nodded slightly. "Then, find a way to bring him back. I won't help you."

up. Hearing my refusal, her body wavered,

to blame another woman for a man's lack of

in continuing

you believe,

I scoffed.

froze, her mouth moving, but no words

isn't good for the baby. You should get up. I'm leaving," I said

already wasted ten minutes

Chris, I'm staying put

surprised me with

that even the bravest man feared a woman's persistence. Suddenly, I wondered if Chris' escape wasn't because of his fight with Zack. Maybe

can stay

revved the engine

that, she still clung to

ready for a standoff, certain that I wouldn't drive

if you're not going to

you think if I ran you

and stared at me in

would actually be a relief for the Gildon family. You know that, right?" I

my words, Jewel shifted to the side and sat

Gildon family would

grabbed my phone that I tossed on the passenger

call him for you now, and you can listen