Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 416

Tanya stood in the crowd, her pregnant belly on full display, that smug, defiant smile plastered on her

face.

All eyes were on her. Matthew's grip on my hand tightened, and Jace was already storming over.

Of course, Tanya knew how to grab attention. In the silence, she piped up again. "I'm carrying the baby you promised. You said he'd never want for anything."

Lindey's voice cut through the tension. "What does your child have to do with us? Go find the real father instead."

"Enough," Matthew said, shutting her down with a tired but firm tone.

her in no time, his face dark with anger. "What are you

wouldn't marry me, Jace. I accepted your family would never let me in. But how can you promise me

'Wow, when someone's shameless, they really go

for anything but money and status, and she didn't

"Shut up," Jace snapped.

her with so many people watching. And with phones out, recording everything, she had the upper hand. If anything happened to her now, the Johnstons would be destroyed by

the luxury she craved. If they didn't cave today, the internet would be buzzing with drama

talk!" someone shouted from the crowd. A

in the crowd blocked him,

fast. I could feel Matthew trembling beside me, barely holding back his anger. Tanya claiming Matthew promised her the amusement park? Ridiculous.

said no, and now

the media and all these people around, the Johnstons had to choose: protect their reputation or fight back. Tanya was banking on them

unborn baby as a pawn, throwing away every shred of decency for status. There was no way I

stepped forward. 'Tanya Twain, you sure you want to do this here, now?" Her eyes met mine, and for a split