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

demanded with a serious face, "Hand it

similar to what the employees were discussing yesterday, but

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

was

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

he asked

before with Chris, and he had taught me how

picked up a cue stick, and

has learned from her

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

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

between him and Jewel

playing and looked at

a small smile. "I know you won't

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 of

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

"We broke up."

Derick's hand holding the stick

up now if it's not right than to marry