PopularNovelChapter 279 Chris' words were once comforting, but now, they felt nothing more like Irony.
"I know," I replied, pausing briefly before adding. "I'm not a child anymore." Chris understood the underlying meaning of my words and gavea bitter smile. "I guess I just worry too much." I stayed silent, so he added, "Be careful when you walk Don't get distracted." I nodded, but the image of the dream I had last night of him covered in blood suddenly flashed through my mind. Seeing him here now made my chest tight, so I instinctively asked, "What are you doing here?" His lips moved, but he didn't answer.
"Are you-" I wanted to ask if he was unwell, but before I could finish, a voice calling out to him cutoff. "Chris, hurry up!" It was Jewel.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtChris tall figure blocked my view, so I couldn't see her, but I recognized her voice. At that moment, I realized why he was at the hospital. It wasn't because he was unwell, but because he was with Jewel.
1 didn't even need to ask why they were there. It was probably for a prenatal checkup. Here I was, foolishly worrying about him because of a silly dream. How pointless it was.
Chris' face stiffened at Jewel's call. So, 1 smirked sarcastically. "Mr. Gildon, please go ahead if you're busy. With that, I turned and walked away. But as soon as I got into my car, my phone buzzed twice. Someone had senta message.
I opened it and saw a text from Jewel. "Madeline, since you and Chris are no longer together, I hope you can keep your distance from him," Seeing her message made my anger flare up. I immediately replied, "If you're so worried, why don't you tie him to you? Who do you think you are to tellwhat to do?" After sending the message, I deleted her number. Then, I took a deep breath and drove back to the office. But Brandon wasn't there, nor was Xander. They were probably still having too much fun at the welcparty and decided not to cback to work.
Ellie's situation wasn't that urgent, so I didn't call Brandon. However, before work ended, Brandon calledto ask where I was.
"At the office, working." I replied with a slight edge in my words. After all, it was his first day at work, but he was already skipping the afternoon.
"I'm out with Mr. Roulder for work. I might be back late, maybe around seven. You should head hfirst. If you're hungry, grab something light. I'll cook for you when I get back," Brandon said, always mindful So, it turned out that he was busy with work and not doing what I had assumed. This madefeel guilty for thinking the worst of him.
"You don't have to cook. I'll grab something on my way home. You go ahead with your work, but when you're done, cto my place." I wanted to tell him about Ellie's matter. Although it was good news, I hadn't told Ellie about it because I wanted to get Brandon's approval.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I understand," Brandon replied. I was about to hang up when he added, "I won't keep you waiting for long." I was at a loss for words.
True to his word, Brandon was back by seven. Remembering his last words on the phone, I explained th wanted to talk to you about Ellie. She can have surgery now, and the application for a heart donor has be However, he didn't seem surprised and just responded with a simple hum.
This madeannoyed. He seemed indifferent after all my efforts inm securing Professor Marrow, a top surgeon in the field. It was as if I was meddling in something I shouldn't. I got upset and said, "What's that supposed to mean, Brandon? If you don't want..."
But before I could finish, he was already in front of into his arms one end lifted"Brandon, you.... mm....
He cutoff with a kiss and carriedto the bedroom while kissing me.
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