Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 57

Conrad paused and stared at me suspiciously.

I smiled tartly. "Olivia fixed it."

I then passed his bag to him. "Go tidy up and rest. I'm going to pack some things."

He nodded in reply, and I returned to my room.

There were still Chris' and my things in the room. Clearly, no one had stayed. there after I left.

It seemed like Chris hadn't stopped by either. Where had he been staying these. past few days?

Was he at Dazzle Residences, also known as Jewel's neighborhood?

That thought caused my chest to ache dully. It seemed like I had successfully uprooted Oliver from my heart, but I would need some time to heal the gaping hole he left behind.

I didn't let myself hang onto that thought for any longer. Instead, I opened my suitcase and began to pack my things.

material belongings, so I didn't have many clothes or other possessions. A single suitcase was enough to contain

away when someone knocked on the door.

his clothes. He looked past me and into the room, frowning when he saw the unzipped suitcase. "Are

It would be awkward to overstay my welcome," I said as

clothes were still hanging in

were with Chris for so long," Conrad said slowly. "Can you really bear

leave? Why did everyone ask me

should know how good I am at breaking things

I was finished. Just as I was about to reach

and met his

and unsullied lake. It was so pure that it even made me feel serene. "Maddie, you once said that this was your home," he said in a low voice. His tone cast an

wanted

you really think it's okay for me to keep staying here?" I said, pointing at the pillows pushed together on the bed. "Do you really want me to keep sleeping in

low voice, "Are you going

said with a

if I did come back, it would be once in a blue moon.

after a breakup, but it was a stupid idea that