Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 398

Chris' breath was familiar yet suffocating.

For a moment, I didn't move until Chris' deep voice broke the silence. "Do you really care about him that much now?"

My fingers clenched at my sides. I used to care about Chris just as much, and I would inform him even when I was just having dinner with Lisa, but he never appreciated it.

Yet, he was mad and questioning me now that I cared about someone else

"Yes, of course I do. He's my man, so how can I not?" I said, looking him straight in the eyes.

Attacking with words could be just as hurtful, and I knew how to do it too.

Although we had drifted apart, it didn't mean that the pain Chris caused me had disappeared. The wounds still felt fresh and raw at the most unexpected moments.

So there was nothing wrong if I could hurt him back a little to make up for the pain he once caused me. Of course, the premise was that he still cared, and only then could I strike where it hurt.

Chris' eyes narrowed and grew cold. This was his sign of anger. His reaction told me he still cared about me.

I scoffed. I never thought he would still care about me even after publicly declaring his relationship with Jewel. Great!

Now, I could take every opportunity to jab at him and soothe the wounds he had left on me.

But right now, I wasn't in the mood. I needed to find a phone to call Brandon and explain.

He had left Ellie, who was recovering, to come from afar just to watch Derick's match with me. And I had left without a word, following my ex. He must be hurt no matter how much he loved me.

Just like how Chris used to leave me repeatedly for Jewel while we were together. I knew that feeling all too well, and I hadn't forgotten the pain of it.

I didn't want to do to Brandon what I hated being done to me. How could I let him feel the way I once did?

Flabbergasted, I forcefully pushed him away once more. "Are you delusional? It's over between us. What kind of fantasy world are you living in?"

Chris' grip on me tightened. "Maddie, you love me. We spent ten years together, and I refuse to believe that Brandon can replace me in such a short time."

Chris was really confident, wasn't he? Perhaps he believed so because I once loved him so deeply.

I refused to recall the past. I felt pathetic and humiliated every time I thought about it.

"Really? Then go ahead and try," I said, lifting my foot and stomping on his with all my strength.

He grimaced in pain but didn't let go. Instead, he smiled. "See? You're still the same. This is how you always punish me whenever I make you upset."

I was at a loss for words. It was true that I would stomp on his foot whenever I got mad back then, but this was just an instinctive reaction.