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.

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

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

people wouldn't be able to handle such directness. But the woman outside didn't seem fazed and even laughed. "Mrs. Rhodes, what do

myself. This

that he tossed you out like a rag doll," Kelly retorted

What do you know?" Hammy

know enough to be ashamed and know that people need dignity."

of you quite a bit. You don't have to

But it's only

under the covers. Kelly's sharp

enough of that. I heard you took in a pretty

delicate. Plus, she's a proper and decent lady. I'm even fond of her," Kelly praised me to the skies, making me instinctively touch my

in bed. It seemed that she was here for me. She was probably worried that I'd steal her

slippers. I then stood up in my white silk nightgown. The thin straps