Chapter 776

My connection with her was through Chris, but now that man no longer held relevance to either of us. Life sure was full of twists and turns. "Haven't seen him lately?" I asked with a calm smile. Jewel was honest. "No, I haven't." "Do you miss him?" I teased. "A little," she admitted, unbothered. "Then go find him." I encouraged her. However, Jewel gave a mocking smile. "If I could find him, would I be wasting my time asking you?" It was like she had swallowed gunpowder, snapping at me with every word. The more fiery she got, the calmer I remained. "Hard to believe the man who used to do everything for you now treats you like this… Men really are unpredictable." "Madeline, there's no need for the sarcastic remarks," Jewel complained, clearly irritated. Looking at this version of her, so unlike the past, I wondered what Chris would think if he saw her now. "Jewel, have you ever regretted it?" I asked as I leaned against the door. "Never," she replied firmly without a hint of