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.

in the Gildon's family as Chris fiancée and Bree treated me as her own daughter. But I

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

I had already fallen asleep. Leven had a dream. where I was getting a marriage certificate with Brandon.

I

things out?" Kelly asked at the

interrupted dream, I snorted. "We were about to get

that? You're not even going to talk for

“No. I meant in

on Brandon, you'll regret it. If

into laughter.

laugh. I'm serious. If you don't act quickly, that

was just me and Kelly at the table.

went out to drink

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

"He

Then, she looked at me and asked, "Are you really going to