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 and Bree treated me as her own daughter. But I always

myself to avoid seeming demanding or spoiled. Forcing myself

where I was getting a marriage certificate with Brandon.

I

talk things out?"

about the interrupted dream, I snorted. "We were about to get the marriage certificate, but

married just like that? You're

sighed. “No. I

miss out on Brandon, you'll regret it. If I were 50 years younger, I'd pursue him myself," Kelly

laughter. Kelly

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

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

out to drink with

ate a spoonful chicken soup, savoring its flavor. "Doesn't he have to

"He

doesn't drive all the time," Kelly explained. Then, she looked