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."

not

outside didn't seem fazed and even laughed. "Mrs. Rhodes, what do you know? Men like to play hard to

myself. This woman

he tossed you out like a rag doll,"

What do you know?"

be ashamed and know that people need dignity." Kelly's words

don't have

helped me. But it's only

Kelly's sharp tongue was

you took in a pretty lady. Is that

her," 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 is she?" Hammy

seemed that she was here for me. She was probably worried that I'd steal

stood up in my white