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.

fieldwork included discussions between partners and on-site inspections. After finishing the discussions by

it was complete. I had to check

the drawings closely, it was still a necessary

were swollen, and my toes were aching. I found a place

have noticed something was off. "Maddie, are you

feet hurt/" I admitted. If I weren't on site, I would have taken off my shoes to give

Kara looked at my face. "Maddie, do you feel unwell

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

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

her a random excuse and

girl. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up

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

had taken off my shoes, placed my foot on his knee, and started massaging it. "Are your shoes not

didn't say anything;

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

I replied, trying to

didn't let go as he continued to massage my foot. "It won't happen again,"

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

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

from last night melted

so lucky!" Kara mouthed

gone to such lengths. If I kept holding onto last night's incident, it would make me seem petty, as if I

for

having an appetite

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

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

I couldn't answer him.

felt so pathetic-Chris

I asked, "How

fine. She's already