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.

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

for overseeing all the projects. Now, 80% of it was complete. I had to check on-site to see if there

chances of problems were slim since the partners followed the drawings closely, it was still

my feet were swollen, and my toes were aching. I found

off. "Maddie, are you

site, I would have taken

my face. "Maddie, do you feel unwell

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

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

because I'm getting my period soon." I gave her a random excuse and took out my

was a chatty girl. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up the pretense

it was Kara, I didn't pay much attention until I felt warmth on

shoes, placed my foot on his knee,

say anything; my throat

looked up at me. "Are you still mad?" he

trying to pull my

go as he continued to massage my foot.

navy blue suit with a white shirt. The custom cufflinks on his shirt sparkled in the sunlight, much like

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

last night melted away as he massaged

lucky!" Kara mouthed

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

do you want for lunch?" Chris

an appetite even though I was feeling a bit

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

my nose, making my breath hitch. Sensing my reaction, he smiled, buckled my

I couldn't answer him.

lifted my spirits completely. I always felt so pathetic-Chris just had to be a

Jewel, I asked, "How

fine. She's already