Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

I hadn't intended to dwell on these thoughts. But Conrad's words seemed to have flipped a switch, and memories started playing in my mind.

"What did he do? Can you tell me?" Conrad probed cautiously in my silence.

If I didn't explain, they'd remain confused. Chris would think I was just being

I unreasonable. Plus, Bree and Zack would still ask after I returned in a few days.

The best way to deal with this was to explain everything now, so I wouldn't have to face it again later.

"He cheated on me with another woman," I said and there was immediate silence on the other end.

I knew Conrad probably didn't believe me, so I added, "It was with his friend's -wife. Even your parents are aware of the rumors."

Conrad remained silent. I chuckled, "You knew from the start, right?"

There were no secrets that stayed hidden forever. Since Chris and I didn't get married, his parents would've investigated. And Chris wouldn't have ignored Zack's inquiries.

It's

First, Conrad said I loved Chris. Now,

1. me.

wasn't surprising that Conrad thought this way. During those years he was around, Chris often called me his wife and didn't allow other men near me. He even protested when Conrad and I got too close. "People change, Conrad..." I said as I heard footsteps outside the door. I looked

heard Kelly's voice in the courtyard.

to be the tenant whose room wanted to switch to. Kelly's

He responded curtly, "No."

insulation of the house allowed Conrad to

too. "Maddie, where are you? It's late. You shouldn't be outside. It's

safe."

to reality. "Conrad, tell Bree and Zack that I'm fine. I'm just on vacation and decided to go on a trip. And... even though Chris and I didn't get married, Bree and Zack are still my

smiled too, seeing my reflection in the glass window. "You'll always

brother."

care of yourself..."

Let me know when you come back," I

you wouldn't want

confused. "Why

late. You should rest,"