Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 48

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Chris sat in his chair. He was dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and tie dotted with stars. It was the tie I had given him for his birthday last year.

He had never worn it before. I guessed he didn't like it. But now, after our separation, he was wearing it.

His face was dark, and his eyes bore into me with a fierce intensity. I knew why. he was angry, but I calmly asked, "What do you need, Mr. Gildon?"

"Where have you been these past few days?" His voice was icy.

"On annual leave," I replied, not directly answering his question. His fingers curled slightly on the desk. "I asked where you went." "Amaty," I answered honestly, having no reason to hide it.

His frown deepened, and a look of confusion flashed in his eyes. He probably didn't know where Amaty was. It was a small and obscure county. How would he know?

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and that it was the place

to such a place?" His question made me want to

smiled and nodded

why did you turn off your phone? Why didn't you respond to messages?" His tone was

lips together. "That's my prerogative,

more. "Yes, it's your prerogative. The company policy states

matters interfere with

how his jaw had brushed against my nose and how his Adam's

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Adam's apple was bigger

amusement park issue... Do you dare to say that your personal

on leave or not, the lighting issue would still exist. Besides, when I found out about it, I cut my leave short and returned immediately." My leave was supposed to be ten days, but I had only

"But this is your project.. Any problems are your

it and will not let it affect the project's

my capability and determination. He nodded. "Fine. I'll give