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 it

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

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

this. Although it was

Instead of going back to Gildon Estate, I went to

playing pool when I arrived. Upon seeing me, he asked me to join him.

been here before with Chris, and

I took off my jacket, picked up a cue

learned from her master." He

him, "Derick, did you go to college

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

something between him and Jewel during college?"

and looked at

a small smile. "I know you

took a shot, sinking a ball into a pocket. "I promise." After he finished, he looked at me. "Why are you suddenly asking about this?" "I'm just curious," I replied with just a few words before turning

balls in front

married tomorrow. Once you've decided to be together, you should trust each other," Derick reminded me. He then gave me

"We broke up."

words made Derick's hand holding the stick

up now if it's not right than to marry and