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

an 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 design

followed the drawings closely,

my toes were aching. I found

must have noticed something was off. "Maddie, are

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

my face. "Maddie, do you feel unwell

at her

if I looked well after barely sleeping last night. Besides, no matter how well a woman put on

period soon." I gave her a random excuse and took

chatty girl. I was afraid I wouldn't be

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

his knee, and started massaging it. "Are your shoes

anything; my throat

me. "Are

I replied, trying to

as he continued to massage my

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

walking by. Some girls passing by showed envious looks, whispering about finally seeing a real-life

was touched. The resentment from last night melted away as he massaged

lucky!" Kara mouthed to me

it would make

want for

an appetite even though

gras; it's really good,"

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

I couldn't answer him.

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

I asked, "How

replied, "She's fine. She's already