Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 39

I picked up the toothbrush holder, filled it with water, and began brushing my teeth. I didn't spare a glance at Hammy. But she didn't take her eyes off me, scrutinizing me from head to toe and back again. "Maddie, this is Hammy Smith," Kelly introduced.

My mouth was full of toothpaste as I nodded at Hammy.

She had a round face, but she wasn't overweight. She was dressed in a floral dress, and her makeup showed she had put effort into her appearance.

"Hammy, this is Madeline Crown. Isn't her skin as smooth as I said?" Kelly asked as she washed some clothes by hand.

When Hammy's eyes met mine, she looked insecure. But she didn't admit it, saying, "She's young. Of course her skin is smooth. I wasn't bad at her age.

either."

Kelly pursed her lips. Hammy rolled her eyes. Watching their subtle conflict felt

like a comedy.

As I finished brushing my teeth, Hammy asked, "Ms. Crown, are you here to visit some relatives? Or are you here just for fun?”

rinsing out the

boyfriend tag

My answer made

good couple?" Kelly asked supportively. Hammy's lips twitched, and she finally said, "He's just a toad. Even if a toad wants

jealousy, she had inadvertently admitted that I was

me. "Maddie, didn't you say that you dreamt of getting married to

Chap 39

"Yes..."

turned resentful and

to you. Brandon is my

you

strand of hair behind my ear. "Well... have you two

face flushed, reminding me of the scene where

me isn't your business, right?" I replied without politeness. Hammy couldn't find the words to respond. She glared at me

for us women. Kelly chuckled, wringing out clothes to hang them

let me