Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 254

Chapter 254 

Bree hadn’t mentioned that Chirs and Jewel would be joining us. If she had, I definitely wouldn’t have come. It wasn’t that I was afraid to face them, but their presence was definitely affecting my appetite. “Maddie, you’re here. We’ve been waiting for you,” Bree said cheerfully as she greeted me with a hug 

a gentle 

It was hard to refuse Bree’s kindness, so I forced a smile and replied, “Bree, I thought it would be just us.” “Well, it was just us… They… Bree pouted toward Chris and Jewel. “I ran into them unexpectedly.” 

I didn’t believe they had run into each other by chance, I wasn’t a child anymore. I knew better than to believe that. 

But if I left now, it would only make Bree uncomfortable and make me seem unable to handle the situation. 

So, I mockingly responded, “What a coincidence.” 

“Sorry for disturbing you and Mrs. Gildon,” Jewel added. 

If they knew they were intruding, they should have just left instead of sitting there so comfortably. 

When I first met Jewel, I genuinely thought she was as sweet as she looked. But now, I had a clear understanding of how much she could pretend. 

I didn’t bother to be polite. “If I’d known you were coming, I wouldn’t have come.” 

Jewel’s expression faltered slightly, and Chirs’s face darkened. He then asked, “Can we start serving the food?” 

It was then that I realized Bree’s comment about waiting for me wasn’t just a formality. 

However, it was quite awkward that Jewel, Bree’s future daughter–in–law, was left sitting there while Bree didn’t even serve any food. 

“Go a 

ahead and serve the dishes, including the orange juice,” Bree said as she led me to sit next to her. 

With a stern face, Chris signaled for the waiter to bring out the food. 

‘Maddie, you’ve gained some weight recently. Your hands are plump. Bree observed closely. 

I had recently gained two pounds, all thanks to Brandon. Normally, I should have been heartbroken and losing weight after a breakup. 

Thinking of this, I smiled and replied to Bree, “Yes, I’ve gained weight. But it’s because I’m in a good mood, eating well, and sleeping soundly.” 

A clinking sound came from across the table as Chris’s cutleries clattered onto his plate. I saw Bree glance at him before saying. “It’s thanks to Brandon taking good care of you.” 

Bree’s sharp words seemed targeted. Now, I even wondered whether Bree was my biological mother. When it came to me and her son, she was clearly on my side. 

I smiled and pressed my lips together. Bree then asked, “Is Brandon free? If he is, he should come too. The more, the merrier.” 

“Mom!” Chris retorted, his voice stern. 

Before I could respond, he said, “You love the grilled fish here. Would you like to order it?”