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.

what I wanted, she hid her

demanded with a serious face, "Hand

the phone. I proceeded to open their private gossip group. The content was similar to what

was even said

Although it was gossip, there must be some truth

Kara and drove off. Instead of going back

pool when I arrived. Upon seeing me, he asked

Chris, and he had taught

I took off my jacket, picked up

from her

playing, I asked him, "Derick, did you go

you ask? You're not trying to dig up gossip about his college days,

something between him and Jewel during college?" I asked

and looked

"I know you won't lie

me. "Why are you suddenly asking

balls in front

together, you should trust each other," Derick reminded me. He then

"We broke up."

hand holding

he nodded. "It's better to break up now if it's not right than to marry