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.

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

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

followed the drawings closely, it was still

my toes were aching. I found

something was off. "Maddie, are you now feeling

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

Kara looked at my face. "Maddie, do you feel

Kara pointed at her face. "Maddie, your complexion doesn't

I looked well after barely sleeping last night. Besides, no matter how well a woman put on makeup, it was no use if she was in a bad

my period soon." I gave her a random

wouldn't be able to keep up the

I didn't pay much attention until I felt warmth on my ankle and saw familiar

my foot on his knee, and

say anything; my throat

"Are you still mad?" he

trying to pull

Chris didn't let go as he continued to massage my foot. "It

a navy blue suit with a white shirt. The custom cufflinks on his shirt sparkled in

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 doted on his

resentment from last

lucky!" Kara mouthed

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

for lunch?" Chris asked

I replied, not really having an appetite even though I was feeling a bit

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

reached for the seatbelt, he leaned in, his soapy scent wafting past my nose, making my breath hitch. Sensing my reaction, he smiled, buckled my seatbelt for me, and then kissed my cheek lightly as he straightened up. "Maddie, you look just as shy as

I couldn't answer him.

always felt so pathetic-Chris just had to be a little nicer to me, and I'd be over

I asked, "How is

fine.