Chapter 258

"Excuse me. Make way, please," I naturally said as I walked toward them. Chris stayed motionless and locked his gaze on me, while Jewel simply glanced at me before making way. When I walked past them, I saw her grabbing his wrist as though afraid he would come after me. "Come on, Maddie. Let's dig in." When I entered the room, Bree enthusiastically welcomed me. I took my seat and feigned ignorance, asking, "Why is it just us left, Bree?" "It was supposed to be just us, but some people had to butt in." Bree was visibly contemptuous toward Chris and Jewel. I snickered. "That'd only make things awkward between you and Chris, Bree." I wasn't trying to act like a saint. I simply wanted them to live harmoniously as a family because Zack and Bree had been showering me with much love and care for as long as I could remember. "He did it all to himself." Bree didn't intend to take the high road. I stopped at my kind reminder since it wasn't my place to say anything else. As such, I diver