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, Kara

a construction project for an amusement park. I was responsible for overseeing all the projects. Now, 80% of it was complete. I had

were slim since the partners followed the

and my toes were aching. I found a place

must have noticed something was off.

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

face. "Maddie, do you feel

pause, Kara pointed at her face. "Maddie, your

how well a woman put on makeup, it was no

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

afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up the

me. Thinking it was Kara, I didn't pay much

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

didn't say anything; my throat

up at me. "Are you

replied, trying to

continued to massage my

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

my left foot 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

admit, I was touched. The resentment from last

lucky!" Kara mouthed to me

incident, it would make me seem petty, as if I were overly eager for

do you want for lunch?" Chris

not really having an appetite even though I was feeling

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

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

I couldn't answer him.

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

asked, "How is Jewel

"She's fine. She's already been