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 phone behind her

a serious face, "Hand it

content was similar to what the employees were discussing yesterday, but they

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

it was gossip,

returned the phone to Kara and drove off. Instead of going back to Gildon Estate, I went to see

I arrived. Upon seeing me, he asked me

had been here before with Chris, and he had

my jacket, picked up

has learned from her master." He

did you go

dig up gossip about his

between him and Jewel

playing and

put on a small smile. "I

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

balls in front

married tomorrow. Once you've decided to be together, you should trust each other,"

"We broke up."

words made Derick's hand

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