Chapter 257

Chris' tone couldn't sound any harsher. "I understand you, Chris. No matter what I do, Mrs. Gildon won't like me. I'm sorry for dragging you into this emotional mess." Jewel had gotten the gist of it. Nevertheless, her apology was self-effacing. She hadn't done anything that warranted it. Even if she had, it would've been due to her overwhelming love for him. Otherwise, she wouldn't have endured those grievances for him. "I don't mind the mess because I deserved it, but you should stop creating trouble for yourself." Chris sounded unusually cranky. "Chris, I don't understand you. What do you mean?" Jewel had always been meek but seemed even more so before Chris. I couldn't tell whether that was her nature or facade. "Explain Yerick then." When Chris brought him up, I knew he planned to confront Jewel. "What's with Ricky? Did he ask you to clean up his mess again?" Her voice turned nervous. Chris huffed. "Are you acting clueless?" "Chris, I really don't know what you're talking