Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

hapter 609

"Alright, here's the deal-clear the table in one go. If you sink every ball, you win. Mins even one, and it's your loss. You've got fifteen minutes," Bruno announced, his tone dripping with confidence.

I didn't have much of a choice, so I shot back without hesitation, "Fine."

"Once you're ready, we'll start the clock," he sai

settling back on a couch like some VIP.

I stepped up to the table, took a deep breath, and nodded at the timer. At their signal, I went for it.

Thud, thud, thud..

Ball after ball sank smoothly into their pockets. Ten minutes in, only two balls were left on the table. Victory was practically mine. I focused, steadying myself for the final shots. One more strike, and it was done. With a precise hit, another ball dropped in, leaving just one remaining.

Clap, clap..

Bruno started clapping again, trying to throw me off. I ignored him and lined up for the last shot. But just as I was about to strike, something cold and slithery brushed against my foot, like something crawling over it.

sprawling across the table, the cue slipping from

another ball, sending it rolling across the

out, "This doesn't count! Bruno, you

at Bruno, trying to figure

raised his hand toward the floor, and that's when I saw it-slithering across the ground,

been terrified of anything slimy or crawling since I was a kid-even

arm as he petted its head. "Naughty little thing. running off like that. Look at

me a smirk. "It's harmless, you know. Really gentle. Come pet

Like hell I would.

but I shot him a glare. "Bruno, if you're gonna play, play

that thing on me, I

all distractions," Bruno said smoothly, acting like he was some kind of snooker god holding me to the highest professional standard.

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who'd been silent up until then, finally spoke. "Enough with the petty

Tell me, how should I