Chapter 455

Chris chuckled. "I see you really do resent me." "I can't say for sure, but I do feel bitter. After all, you wasted ten years of my youth and emotions." Now that we were on this subject, I might as well be honest with him. "What about the past ten years of my life?" Chris said, his voice low. "Madeline, I loved you too, and I put my heart into it." We locked eyes for a brief moment, and then I looked away. "I'm not denying that, but the moment you kissed Jewel, you have undone everything," I said bitterly. "Even convicts have a chance for parole and redemption—so why can't I have the same?" Chris asked, seemingly unwilling to give up. "You're right. But with me, there's no second chance," I said. The food came right after I finished talking. He wanted to say something else, but I interjected. "If you want me to enjoy this meal, please don't bring up the past." His expression turned somber as he looked at me, and he became quiet. Neither of us had much of an appetite, and the fo