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.

on-site inspections. After finishing the discussions by ten, Kara and I headed to

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

slim since the partners followed the drawings closely, it was still a necessary procedure

swollen, and my toes were aching. I found a

was off.

site, I would have taken off my

at my face. "Maddie, do you feel unwell

her face. "Maddie, your complexion doesn't

well after barely sleeping last night. Besides, no matter how well a woman put

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

was a chatty girl. I was afraid I wouldn't be able

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

placed my foot on his knee, and started massaging it. "Are

say anything; my

"Are you still mad?"

replied, trying to pull

let go as he continued to massage

with a white shirt. The custom cufflinks on his shirt sparkled in the sunlight,

to the people walking by. Some girls passing by showed envious looks, whispering about

I was touched. The resentment from last night melted away as

so lucky!" Kara mouthed to

it would make me seem petty, as

do you want for

not really having an appetite even though I was feeling a

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

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,

I couldn't answer him.

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

I asked, "How is Jewel

replied, "She's fine. She's