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

80% of it was complete. I had to check on-site to see if there were

the partners followed the drawings closely, it was still a necessary procedure for me

feet were swollen, and my toes were aching. I

must have noticed something was off.

I would have taken off my shoes to give my feet a good

my face. "Maddie, do you

pause, Kara pointed at her face. "Maddie,

matter how well a woman put on makeup, it was no use if she

a random

I wouldn't be able to keep up the

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

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

say anything; my

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

to pull my foot

let go as he continued to massage

The custom cufflinks on his shirt sparkled in the

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

resentment from last night melted away as he massaged my

you're so lucky!" Kara mouthed to me from

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

do you want for lunch?" Chris asked

I replied, not really having an appetite even though

pan-seared foie gras; it's really good," Chris suggested

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 you did when we were

I couldn't answer him.

my spirits completely. I always felt so pathetic-Chris just had

Jewel, I asked,

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