Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 38

That night, I slept deeply and soundly. Suddenly, I was awakened by noises outside. It wasn't Brandon talking, but a woman with a local accent.

Judging by the voice, it wasn't a young lady. Young ladies' voices were soft and clear. A woman's voice was usually heavier and rougher.

I had a knack for recognizing people by their voices. Yet, I failed to realize that the man I loved for ten years turned out to be a jerk.

People said you forget someone when you stop thinking about them

constantly. But it seemed I haven't reached that point. I still involuntarily think about Chris, even if it wasn't out of love but resentment. 1 found myself thinking of him often.

I didn't get out of bed but listened intently to the conversation outside.

"Mrs. Rhodes, where's Brandon?" the woman asked.

"He left early this morning," Kelly, replied. Her voice was accompanied by the sound of running water.

I thought he hadn't gotten up yet." The woman's voice carried a hint

up or not? He's not interested in you, so stop

seem fazed

myself. This

tossed you

old. What do you know?"

know enough to be ashamed and know that people

Rhodes, we're neighbors. I've taken care of you quite a bit. You don't

helped me. But it's only because you wanted. to

Kelly's sharp

a pretty lady.

Kelly praised me to the skies, making me instinctively touch my own face. My skin was indeed smooth and soft. "Is that so? I'd like to see her. Where

hurriedly sat up in bed. It seemed that she was here for me. She

dainty feet with painted toenails into my slippers. I then stood up in my white silk nightgown. The