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." The woman's voice

whether Brandon's up or not? He's not interested in you, so stop wasting your efforts," Kelly

the woman outside didn't seem fazed and even laughed. "Mrs. Rhodes, what do you know?

This woman was

you out like a rag

do you know?"

know enough to be ashamed and know that people need dignity." Kelly's words made me silently

we're neighbors. I've taken care of you quite a bit. You don't have to help, but don't mock

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

under the covers. Kelly's sharp tongue was

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

I'm even fond of her," Kelly praised me to the skies, making me instinctively touch my own face. My skin was indeed smooth and soft.

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

with painted toenails into my slippers. I then stood up in