Redmption 46


    At the pool hall, Chris missed the shot as all the balls scattered across the


    table.


    Derick shook his hand while wiping his due. “Has Madeline not replied to your message or


    contacted you?”


    Chris remained silent. Derick aimed at the most awkwardly positioned ball on the table. With a


    sharp sound, the ball traced a beautiful arc across the table. and dropped into a pocket.


    “It doesn’t make sense. She didn’t seem to care when you spoke to her like that and didn’t argue


    with you. Why is she being so stubborn this time?” Derick was puzzled.


    Chris thought about the time Madeline hade to y pool. “What did she ask you when she


    came the other day?”


    Derick sank another ball in with a casual shot. He gracefully sat on the pool table and lined up


    another shot, sinking the ball in perfectly again.


    “I’ve already told you. She asked if anything happened between you, Jewel, and Ian when you were


    in school. I told her truthfully that nothing had happened. So, her leaving has nothing to do with me,”


    Derick rified, clearing his name!


    “I didn’t say anything. Why are you feeling guilty?” Chris‘ tone was harsh.


    Derick looked at thest ball on the table. Instead of shooting, he stared at Chris. “Do you really not


    know why she left? Why she wouldn’t even get the marriage certificate with you?”


    “I don’t know. She’s just throwing a tantrum. I’ve spoiled her all these years.” Chris snapped.


    Because they couldn’t get the certificate, his parents had been cold to him. People in thepany


    even had heard rumors that he was caught cheating by Madeline. People would say anything they


    wanted.


    “You’ve spoiled her?” Derickughed.


    “To be honest, Chris, I never felt like you’ve spoiled her. It’s more like you’re used to her trailing after


    you. You think that she can’t live without you. That’s


    Chant 46


    why you said you weren’t interested in her and why you haven’t looked for her since she left.”


    “How am I supposed to find her? Should post a missing person notice all over the world?” Chris was


    still in that mindset.


    Derick shook his head and was too tired to argue further. He shot thest ball, pocketing it. A clean


    sweep, showcasing his skill as the pool hall’s owner.


    Chris snorted, unwilling to admit defeat. “Another round.”


    “Chris…” Derick started as Chris lined up his next shot.


    “Madeline loves you, but her love has dignity. If you didn’t do something to deeply disappoint her,


    she wouldn’t have just walked away.”


    “What did I do?” Chris was irritated.


    “That’s for you to figure out.”


    Derick hinted, “Some people part ways forever after a single encounter. When you have time, ask


    yourself if you truly love Madeline. Or were you just too familiar with her to feel anything,


    “Even if you don’t have romantic feelings for her, she’s lived with your family for ten years. You must


    have some sibling affection for her. You should find her. If something really happens to her, you’ll


    never be at peace.”


    Derick’s words made Chris miss another shot. He threw the cue on the table, angrily walking out.


    “By the way, I heard that the Howell family’s lost son from 20 years ago has been found. He’ll be


    coming back soon.” Derick mentioned as Chris was


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    leaving.


    Chris frowned slightly. Derick continued, “I heard he’s quite exceptional. If your want to coborate


    with the Howell family, you should hurry up to avoid anyplications.


    “And about Madeline… If you still care about her, stop being so proud and take the initiative.” Derick


    advised Chris who had already walked out the door.


    Seeing that Chris didn’t respond, Derick snorted. “You’ll regret this someday.”