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.

yet." The woman's voice carried

not? He's not

able to handle such directness. But the woman outside didn't seem fazed and even laughed. "Mrs. Rhodes, what do you know? Men like to play

This woman was quite

know is that he tossed you out

What do you know?"

be ashamed and know that people need dignity."

bit. You don't have to help, but don't mock me." Hammy started playing the morality

wasn't having it. "Yes, you've helped me. But it's only because you wanted.

Kelly's sharp

of that. I heard you took in a pretty lady. Is that true?" Hammy. shifted

proper and decent lady. I'm even fond of her," Kelly praised me to the skies, making me instinctively touch my own face. My skin was

seemed that she was here for

then stood up in my white silk nightgown. The thin straps looked like