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

He's not interested in you, so

handle such directness. But the woman outside didn't seem fazed and even laughed. "Mrs. Rhodes, what

chuckled to myself. This woman was quite

you out like

do you know?" Hammy

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

of you quite a bit. You don't have to help, but don't mock me."

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

under the covers. Kelly's sharp tongue was truly

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

I'm even fond of her," Kelly praised me to the skies, making me instinctively

in bed. It seemed that she was here for me. She was probably worried

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