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."

expected, no one can

"Chris agreed to

Lisa was stunned.

Gildon estate. I need to explain things to Chris' parents. Then, we're done for good..." As I said this, I lowered my head. It wasn't reluctance or relief. It was

indescribable mix of emotions.

un

years. What I was giving up wasn't just my love for Chris. But also my ten years of youth, all my hopes, and all my dreams

She stretched her legs to nudge my foot. Break up

the old,

that, I stood up. "I'm going to take

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

just after lunch. Bree was tending to

you're back! I've 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

Bree said. She pulled me to sit

it in my mouth. "Bree, are you feeling better

you makes everything okay," Bree said. She held my hand with a smile, making it hard for me to say what