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.

as Chris fiancée and Bree treated me as her own daughter. But I always knew that I wasn't truly one

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

had a dream. where I was getting a marriage certificate with Brandon. I was just

I

you and Brandon talk things out?" Kelly

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

was confused. "The two of you are getting married just like that? You're

“No. I meant

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

laughter. Kelly was

serious. If you don't act quickly, that widow

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

to

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

"He

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