Chapter 213

I wasn't sure what kind of favor he was asking for, so I stayed silent. Chris then continued, "My parents can't accept Jewel at all, especially my mom. Could you say something nice about her to my mom?" That was like twisting a knife in me. Chris had to be doing this on purpose. If he wasn't out of his mind, then he must have thought I was a pushover to think I was willing to help him. "Mr. Gildon, if you really want me to say something, I can tell you right now, it won't be anything nice." I wasn't about to play the saint. "Maddie…" "Chris, I'm not an angel. I can't be the bigger person. Jewel has nothing to do with me, so why should I say something nice about her?" I shot back. Then, Chris asked immediately, "Is it because you're jealous?" I let out a laugh. "So you're trying to see if I'm jealous? Well, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Not only am I not jealous, but I'm also relieved. I'm relieved that I saw who you truly are early on." Chris sighed on the other end. "Maddi