Chapter 474

I didn't say anything. Chris leaned closer. "Maddie—" "Chris, don't you think it's despicable of you to say this right now?" My words made him stop in his tracks. He looked at me, a flush of shame and defeat crossing his face. "You're right. I hurt my brother because of my reckless feelings. Now, you and Brandon are at odds because you saved me. And yet, here I am, shamelessly saying something like this and taking advantage of the situation..." He shook his head as he spoke. "I'm not just despicable; I'm also unworthy." With that, he turned around and walked away. He didn't come to see us off when Conrad and I left. After we reached the airport, Conrad went to handle the check-in while I sat there quietly. At that moment, I felt empty—so empty like my soul was floating, unsure of where it was headed or what I even wanted. "Lady, are you traveling alone?" Suddenly, a pretty girl with wavy hair sat beside me and asked sweetly in Judgetonian. She was a beautiful child with golde