Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 37

I softly hummed in agreement. "That's a good suggestion. I'll think about it."

"Think about it seriously."

Lisa paused before adding, "Maddie, the best way to forget someone and move on from a relationship is to start a new one quickly."

"Got it, Ms. Carline." I hung up and lay on the bed, staring blankly.

Outside, I heard Brandon's footsteps. I could tell it was him by the steady, powerful sound.

After a while, the tap turned on and Kelly's voice sounded. She asked, "Why are you alone? Where's Maddie?"

didn't hear Brandon's response, but I did hear him say, "Don't put cilantro in the chicken soup."

Hearing this, I smiled. As I smileg, tears began to fall.

Over the past few years in the Gildon family, I had been eating cilantro. But before that, I never did when I was with my parents.

do. I lived in the Gildon's family as Chris fiancée

many small details, I compromised myself to avoid seeming demanding or spoiled. Forcing myself to

me to eat, I had already fallen asleep. Leven had a dream. where I was getting a marriage certificate with Brandon. I was just about to sign

I

you and Brandon talk things out?" Kelly asked at the dinner

about to get the marriage certificate, but then... you called. So, we

Kelly was confused. "The two of you are getting married just like that? You're not even going to

“No. I meant in

out on Brandon, you'll regret it.

laughter. Kelly

I'm serious. If you don't act quickly, that widow will snatch him up,"

was just me and Kelly at the table. I couldn't help but ask, "Mrs. Rhodes,

out to drink with a

"Doesn't he have to drive? Isn't it

"He

all the time," Kelly explained. Then, she looked at me and asked, "Are you really going to