Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 13

But the amusement park project was almost finished. I didn't want to leave at

this critical time.

Around noon, while I was organizing my work, Kara scurried over and mysteriously asked, "Maddie, did you get your period last night?"

I glanced at her. "Am I not allowed to?"

"That's not what I'm saying." Kara shook her head like a rattle. "I was wondering why Mr. Gildon's mood is so foul today. It seems like he's frustrated."

I paused before realizing what she meant.

Then, I tapped her on the head with my pen. "It's work hours. Focus on your work, and stop daydreaming."

Kara giggled and handed me the report we had reviewed together yesterday. It's not just my imagination. Everyone's scared of Mr. Gildon today. No one has come out of his office smiling."

I suddenly recalled this morning when Chris had angrily thrown away the roses. I wondered if his bad mood today was because I didn't get easily pacified like usual or because I had suggested breaking up. "Maddie, did you have a fight with Mr. Gildon?" Kara gossiped.

I snapped back to reality. "Get back to work, or you'll be the next one crying."

for a while before continuing with

didn't reply, and I didn't

when I ran into Chris. His

me.

I greeted him. "Mr. Gildon, please review the report I

me and walked

After I returned to

an unfamiliar

Hello?"

me." Jewel's voice came through the

wanted. Before I had a chance to ask, she

downstairs from your office. Can

we meet last

say, just say it over the phone." I

I'll wait until

persistence. Knowing it was a tactic to force

"Fine. Keep waiting, then."

word, I continued with my tasks. After work, once everyone had left, I went to the cafe. I was surprised to find Jewel

footsteps behind me and saw Chris stride past me toward