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.

hid

serious face, "Hand

content was similar to what the employees were

turned out they, including lan, were classmates in college. It was

was gossip, there must be some truth

of going back to Gildon Estate, I went to

seeing me, he asked me to join him. "How about two

had been here before with Chris, and he had taught me how to play

up a cue stick, and played

The student has learned from

"Derick, did you go to college

why do you ask? You're not trying to dig up gossip about

there something between him and Jewel during college?" I asked

stopped playing and looked at

smile. "I know you

shot, sinking a ball into a pocket. "I promise." After he finished, he looked at me. "Why are you suddenly asking about

balls in front

you should trust each other," Derick

"We broke up."

words made Derick's hand holding

a moment, he nodded. "It's better to break up now if it's not