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.

I thought he hadn't gotten up yet." The

not? He's not interested in you, so stop wasting your efforts,"

people wouldn't be able to handle such directness. But the woman outside didn't seem fazed and

myself. This woman

that he tossed you out like a rag

you know?" Hammy

know that people need dignity." Kelly's words

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

it. "Yes, you've helped me. But it's only because you wanted. to

the covers. Kelly's

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

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

here for me. She was probably worried that

slippers. I then stood up in my white