Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Maddie, Mr. Gildon would like to speak for you." Kara Spraggins, who had come with me, held out the phone.

I had underestimated Chris' persistence. In this situation, I had no choice but to take the phone. I spoke very formally. "Mr. Gildon, what can I do for you?"

"Maddie." Chris' hoarse voice was filled with guilt. "Why did you leave so early today? I came home but couldn't give you a lift."

Realizing he wasn't talking about work, I walked a bit further away. "I went out for breakfast."

"I'm sorry. I couldn't leave last night. That's why I didn't come home."

My heart grew cold, a sarcastic smirk on my lips. "Why couldn't you leave?"

When he didn't answer me, I held my breath and gave him an out. "Couldn't find a nurse?"

He said hesitantly, "Yes."

I didn't say anything more.

Chris continued, "Maddie, when will you be done? I'll come pick you up, and we can have lunch together."

We hadn't had lunch together in a long time.

According to what Yerick said last night, Chris had been spending his time with Jewel.

Was he suddenly asking me out of guilt for leaving me halfway last night, or did he suddenly have a conscience?

I didn't know, and I didn't want to tire my brain cells guessing. I replied indifferently, "I'm not sure. It might not even be finished by noon. Besides, don't you have something to do every day at noon now?" "Maddie." Chris must have caught my sarcasm. He called out my name sternly, only to pause for two seconds before he said, "Don't overthink it."

He left me in bed when we were in the middle of doing it last night. What else could I be overthinking about?

Not wanting to discuss personal matters during working hours, I told him, "I'm busy right now. I'm hanging up if there's nothing else."

He didn't say anything, so I hung up the phone.

between partners and on-site inspections. After finishing the discussions by

amusement park. I was responsible for overseeing all the projects. Now, 80% of it was complete. I had to check on-site to see if there were any discrepancies between the finished work and the

followed the drawings closely, it was still a necessary

and my toes were aching. I

something was off. "Maddie, are you now feeling

weren't on site, I would have taken off my shoes to give my feet a

"Maddie, do you feel unwell

pointed at her face.

no matter how well

probably because I'm getting my period soon." I gave her a random excuse and took out my phone, pretending to

girl. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to

over me. Thinking it was Kara, I didn't pay much attention until I felt warmth on my

taken off my shoes, placed my foot on his knee, and started massaging it. "Are your shoes not fitting properly?" he

anything; my

looked up at me. "Are you still

trying to pull my

to massage my foot. "It won't happen again," he quietly

white shirt. The custom cufflinks on his

and then moved on to my right, paying no attention to the people walking by. Some girls passing by showed envious looks, whispering about finally seeing a real-life version of a handsome guy who

I was touched. The resentment from last night melted away

Kara mouthed to me from a

gone to such lengths. If I kept holding onto last night's incident, it would

want for lunch?" Chris

appetite even though I was feeling a

grilled fish. They also have pan-seared foie gras; it's really good," Chris suggested

my seatbelt for me, and then kissed my cheek lightly as he straightened up. "Maddie, you look

I couldn't answer him.

the kiss was fleeting, it lifted my spirits completely. I always felt so pathetic-Chris just had to be a little nicer

I asked, "How

"She's fine. She's already been