Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 5

My hand was grabbed so tightly it hurt. It was clear Chris was angry.

Was he jealous?

As soon as the thought crossed my mind, Chris let go of my hand. His gaze was cold when he warned, "Madeline, is this how you're taking revenge on me just because of one thing I said?"

I was a bit stunned. I didn't expect him to think that way.

"I didn't, I—"

Before I could finish explaining, I was interrupted.

"Where did you touch him? Did you really touch him there?" Chris' jaw was tense, and his eyes were filled with a fierce light as if he wanted to devour someone.

Such a reaction from him was rare; he was jealous after all.

In an instant, a lot of the unhappiness in my heart dissipated.

It seemed he still cared about me. If he only saw me as a sister or a friend, he wouldn't care if I touched another man.

"No," I denied it again.

As soon as I finished speaking, Yerick came out from inside and whistled at me. "Hooligan, why are you seducing my brother-in-law this time?"

It was true that a filthy mouth could never utter decent words.

Seeing the way Yerick looked at me with that annoying expression, I couldn't help but wonder if we had unresolved karma from a past lifetime.

As I watched Yerick walking toward me, especially seeing Jewel's fake innocent look, I thought of the scene where she touched Chris. I reached out and took Chris' arm.

However, I could feel his muscles stiffen.

"You're talking nonsense again." Jewel pinched Yerick as she came over.

She had an apologetic look on her face when she stood in front of Chris and me. "Madeline, I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault." Chris looked at Yerick. "No one will save you next time if you cause trouble again."

"Hmph." Yerick glared at Chris defiantly. "Who do you think you are? What gives you the right to say that? I'll listen to you if you become my new brother-in-law."

"Yerick!" Jewel scolded him and hit him again.

Yerick dodged her punch. "He likes you, Jewel. Why else would he spend all his time with you to take care of you day and night?"

My grip on Chris' hand tightened. He was hardly ever home these days, and he often left the office for most of the day without notice. So, he was spending all that time with the woman in front of me.

She was his best friend's wife. It was understandable for him to take care of her after his friend died in a car accident.

But did he need to take care of her every day? To the point where others might misunderstand his feelings?

"What are you talking about?" Jewel's face flushed, and she hit Yerick harder.

The 17-year-old boy, rebellious as he was, instinctively raised his hand when hit, causing Jewel to stagger and fall to one side.

I felt myself being pushed. I stumbled a few steps and almost fell.

When I regained my balance, I saw that Chris had already run to Jewel's side, kneeling on one knee and holding her. "Jewel, are you okay? Where does it hurt?"

"M-My stomach hurts, Chris." Jewel's voice was weak and pitiful as she clutched Chris' arm tightly.

"Don't be scared. I'll take you to the hospital. Don't be scared." Chris' voice was trembling with panic.

I stood there like a block of wood. I had seen Chris in countless situations before, but I had never seen him this anxious and flustered.

And it was all for another woman.

Chris carried Jewel into the car and shouted at me, "Madeline, you drive!"

I was still frozen in the same spot.