Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 21

Looking at myself in the mirror, I tried to force myself to smile. I told myself to smile today and to be happy every day from now on.

When I went downstairs, Zack and Bree had already prepared breakfast, and the house was decorated with new couches and tableware usually reserved for special occasions. "Maddie, after you get your marriage certificate, come back so we can

celebrate and discuss the wedding details," Bree exclaimed. She seemed more

excited than I was.

"Sure," 1 agreed.

Bree looked at me. "You look great today. It would be even better if you wore white."

"It's a little too eye-catching to be dressed fully in white," I explained.

"Don't listen to her nonsense. Nowadays, people don't wear white like they did back in our time. Maddie, wear whatever you like. Don't mind what she says,"

Zack corrected her.

I smiled as a warm sensation washed over me.

Bree pulled me to the dining table.

Besides the usual lavish breakfast, there were also two eggs and a sausage arranged in a way that made me blush.

secret ritual passed down from your grandmother. It symbolizes the early birth of a child. I don't have any preference for a boy or girl; I just hope you and Chris can have

soon."

face flushed, I couldn't bring myself to eat

me. She was already

this was something she wanted, I couldn't refuse her. Blushing, I took a bite of each and then focused on

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wasn't until I was almost finished that I realized Chris was missing from the dining

hasn't come down

was just my imagination, but he seemed visibly

the best time for us to get our marriage certificate is at precisely 10:58 am.

Xenos. He was

agreed, "We'll

spread, he finished quickly. He didn't quite

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sausage that I didn't eat, he also

ate them.

for me at home. I need to go and prepare something," he said

winked at me, mouthing that he was preparing a gift

being first, I naturally

was taking off my coat, my

"Good morning, Mrs. Gildon."