Redmption 169


    From Jewel’s conversation with the nurse, I found out that Jewel fell down at the amusement park,


    which triggeredplications with her pregnancy.


    So, something did happen in the end, but who could she me? She had brought it on herself.


    After the needle was inserted into Jewel’s hand, she shuffled over for her IV drip with Chris


    supporting her. They sat down directly across from Brandon and me.


    It felt like Chris wouldn’t be satisfied until he had caused a scene. But for now, he just sat there and


    remained silent. Brandon and I treated him like he was invisible.


    But Chris was here to cause trouble, so how was it possible that he would keep quiet the entire


    time?


    Barely two minutes into the silence, he questioned, “Madeline, why did you bring him home


    tonight?”


    In fact, before he spoke, I had already known that he wouldsh out because of what happened


    tonight. As expected, I was right.


    “It means I’m starting a new chapter,” I replied calmly.


    Chris scoffed and looked at Brandon disdainfully. “With him?”


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    “Yes, with him,” I emphasized while cing my hand over Brandon’s.


    Chrisughed dryly. “Madeline,e on. Your ear always turns red when you lie. Try again when


    you’ve grown out of that habit.”


    I had forgotten about it until he mentioned it, My hand instinctively reached for my ears, but I


    stopped myself just in time. If I showed any signs of guilt, Brandon and my efforts in putting on a


    show would have, been in vain.


    I stared at Chris, who stared back. The anger subsided on his face, and he smiled slyly instead. It


    was clear he didn’t believe a word I said.


    “Her ears also be red when she’s angry,” Brandon said.


    Chris shot him a cold re as if to say it wasn’t his ce to intervene. But Brandon’s words


    reminded me that my ears indeed turned red when I was angry. So, I didn’t need to feel guilty now.


    However, how did Brandon know this? Had he picked up on this subtle detail in the few days we


    had known each other? If that was the case, then he was a keen observer indeed.


    “Every time I see you, my ears turn red, Chris,” I said calmly and slowly.


    Chris‘ fury red momentarily, but he managed to contain it. Instead, he sneered, “You’re my


    woman, and you’re just taking advantage of that to make me angry.”


    How shameless! And he even called me “his woman, which was so tant and easily


    misunderstood


    My point was proven when I saw how dark Jewel’s face was.


    Just then, Brandon reached for rgy hand. Before I could react, I felt a warm touch on the back of it.


    He had kissed my hand.


    Brandon had shut Chris up with actions. Although I knew Brandon was putting on a show with me, I


    blushed when I sensed the warmth of his kiss lingering on my skin.


    Brandon kissing me in public made Chris fly into a rage. He shot up from his seat, but just as he


    did,


    Jewel grabbed him. With tears in her eyes, she said, “just want to get an IV drip peacefully. If you


    don’t


    want to stay with me, I won’t get one anymore.”


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    With trembling hands, Jewel reached for the IV, but Chris stopped her. Tears streamed down her


    face as if each drop that hit the floor was the sound of her heart breaking.


    Her tears worked. Chris calmed down and sat back down.


    Meanwhile, Brandon’s IV drip was done. I called the nurse to remove the needle.


    Brandon’s clothes were a little messy after getting the IV drip. I reached out and straightened it out


    for him. I could feel Chris‘ burning gaze on us.


    Determined to make him back down,, I made a bold decision. I grabbed Brandon’s cor, pulled him


    down, and kissed his lips with my head tilted up.