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.

lived in the Gildon's family as Chris fiancée and Bree treated me as her own daughter. But I always knew that I wasn't truly one of

myself to avoid seeming demanding or spoiled. Forcing myself to eat cilantro was only one of

where I was getting a marriage certificate with Brandon. I was just about to

I

you and Brandon talk things out?"

about to get the marriage certificate, but then...

of you are getting married just like that? You're not even

I meant

If you miss out on Brandon, you'll regret it. If

laughter. Kelly was

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

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

to

spoonful chicken soup, savoring its flavor. "Doesn't he have to drive?

"He

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