Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 53

I drank more than half a glass. "He left early."

"What?" Lisa sat cross-legged across from me, looking curious.

"I rejected him, so he left. Apparently, he went to work. That's all." My words. made Lisa pause.

"He left? Didn't he try a bit harder?" Lisa shook her head.

"This guy's determination isn't strong enough," she commented.

"He knows when to advance and retreat. He's not the clingy type," I said, recalling Brandon's rough and tough demeanor.

Lisa tilted her head. "If he had tried harder to pursue you, would you have..."

"No." I interrupted Lisa.

"I wouldn't use one person to heal the wounds inflicted by another."

one can easily replace Chris." Lisa

faintly. "Chris agreed

Lisa was stunned.

shower, change clothes, and then go to the Gildon estate. I need to explain things to Chris' parents. Then, we're done for good..." As I said this, I

indescribable mix of emotions.

un

What I was giving up wasn't just my love for Chris. But also my

my foot. Break up and

"Yes. Out with the old,

stood up. "I'm going to

on the shower. Water sprayed down, and I closed my eyes. The water

lunch. Bree was tending to the flowers. When she saw me, she immediately put

missed you so much. You naughty girl. How could you turn off your phone? You worried me to death." Bree took my hand, looking both angry and happy. "Bree, I'm sorry for worrying you. I heard

nothing. It's not your fault," Bree said. She pulled me to sit on the couch and urged me to eat

picked a grape and put it in my mouth. "Bree, are you feeling better

She held my hand with a smile, making it hard for me to