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.

up yet."

you care whether Brandon's up or not? He's not interested in you,

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

chuckled to myself. This woman was

that he tossed you out like a rag

you

that people need dignity."

don't have to help, but don't mock me."

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

under the covers. Kelly's sharp tongue

in a pretty lady. Is

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

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

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