Chapter 180 Waiting for me? And? Did she think I would see her because of that? Who did she think she was? I ignored her without hesitation, but Chris, who was staring at me, did not notice the message on the screen.
"Madeline, do you seriously not wantanymore?" Chris asked with reddened eyes.
I hated repeating myself, so I questioned him, "What can I do to make you believe that I'm serious? Marry Brandon?" To make him get over me, I had even kissed Brandon. Yet, it was futile because he thought I was just getting back at him.
"Madeline!" he said my nthrough gritted teeth. It was his way of displaying anger. I used to fear that, but I felt nothing now.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWas this how it felt like to stop caring about someone? I lowered my gaze before looking him in the eyes, "Chris, we're truly over. So over that even if you're the last man left standing on earth, I still won't choose you! I was truly fed up with his relentless entanglement, despite knowing how cruel and humiliating those, words sounded.
His expression contorted, and he couldn't get a word out. Instead, he simply stared atfor a long, long time...
Although I did not meet his eyes, I could feel the shift of emotions in his gaze-anger, resentment, frustration, and despair. "Don't regret this, Madeline," he murmured. My fingers tightened around the steering wheel. "Yeah, I won't." "What if something bad happens to me? Or an accident? Will you regret it?" he asked suddenly.
Confused, I looked at him only to see his reddened eyes. "Madeline, I know I've made a mistake and that I've mistreated you. I know that now. I've tried millions of ways to beg for your forgiveness He shook his head lightly. His eyes were red and wet. "Must I beg you on my knees?" I knew at that very moment that he was remorseful. I could feel it.
but you never...
In fact, I'd known that for a long time. Otherwise, he wouldn't have done so many things that were out of character.
"I don't need you to do anything, Chris, because no matter what you do, it's over, Lexpressed my thoughts calmly.
"Huh." He scoffed. "How cold and cruel. It's like you've sentenced our relationship to death." I didn't respond, for that was exactly what I had done.
"Alright." Chris nodded. He retracted his gaze and turned away.
I was sure I saw him wiping the corners of his eyes. Was he... crying? My heart couldn't help but twist a little.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Stop the car!" commanded Chris.
I stepped on the brake pedal and brought the car to a stop. Then, he got out of the car and never looked back. Chapter 180 27
As I sat in the car and watched, Chris removed his suit jacket and held it in his hand. He kicked the air a couple ve of times releasing his frustration, and slowly walked into the distance. At that moment, I knew. Chris and I were completely over. Meanwhile, Jewel becuneasy, seeing that I did not show up or respond to her text. Hence, she called 1. me.
I couldn't bother to pick up the phone while I was still dealing with my emotions and immediately declined her call. Then she sentanother message. "Hey, Madeline. I just want to talk to you about something. I mean no harm. I'll still be here waiting for you."
Her last line was obviously trying to pressure and threaten me, but paid no heed to it. She could wait all day for all I cared. Spin to Claim Your Surprise Reward!