Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 17

Although my shopping experience turned out fairly annoying because of Jewel,

it didn't affect my appetite. I ate a large plate of pasta before returning to the office. Just as I arrived, I received a call from Bree.

Since I hadn't been home for two days, it was normal for her to call me.

"Hey, Bree."

"Maddie, don't keep staying at your friend's place. Come home today. I made ravioli filled with fennel and ricotta."

Bree's words made me want to laugh. It seemed Chris had already found an excuse for me not being at home.

I've already decided to move back to my parents' house, so naturally, I had to go back to Gildon Estate to pack things up. I didn't say anything else. "Bree, I'll be home tonight."

As I was leaving work, Kara came over to me. "Maddie, are you okay?"

"What's wrong?" I was puzzled.

"You know how everyone in the company loves gossiping. Don't pay them any attention. I've seen just how much Mr. Gildon spoils you a lot."

Kara's words made me reach out to her.

she hid her phone

serious face, "Hand

pressure, Kara gave me the phone. I proceeded to open their private gossip group. The content was similar to what the employees were discussing yesterday, but they also

lan, were classmates in college. It was even said they were in a love triangle during

Although it was gossip, there must be some

going back to Gildon Estate, I went to see Derick at

he asked me

been here before with Chris, and he

took off my jacket, picked up a

bad. The student has learned from her master." He was

did you go

to dig up gossip about his college days,

between him and Jewel during

stopped playing and looked at

a small smile. "I know you won't lie to

After he finished, he looked at me. "Why are you suddenly asking about this?" "I'm just curious," I replied with just a few

in

you should trust each other," Derick reminded me.

"We broke up."

made Derick's hand holding the

nodded. "It's better to break up now if it's