Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 123

Bree's words took me by surprise.

But I continued, "Bree, I've resigned and already applied elsewhere. In fact, I'm having an interview today."

"What? So soon?" Her astonishment was evident.

"Bree; the truth is, ever since the day Chris and I didn't get the marriage. certificate, I've been planning to leave," I confessed while maintaining eye

contact with her.

My gaze was steady, devoid of any hint of regret.

"Even if Chris is fine with it, staying at the same company after breaking up would make things awkward for me. And I'd rather not force it.

"So, even if Chris didn't agree with my decision to resign, I intended to move on after wrapping up the amusement park project," I explained frankly.

Bree shook her head. "Maddie, you don't have to do this. If you feel awkward or uneasy, you could transfer to the subsidiary or another department and keep your distance from him."

"Bree, I appreciate your concern about me facing difficulties elsewhere, but I feel it's time for me to explore other opportunities," I asserted firmly.

shook her head and said, "Why did it have to end like

can't be my daughter-in-law, that's one thing, but now, you won't even stay with

on me. After all, we had developed a bond over the past decade that couldn't be

you and Zack

hearing this, Bree wiped away her tears and asked, "Maddie, tell

decision because you're worried he might

about your past

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Brandon and

I were, he doesn't have the right to dictate my life. You're overthinking it," I

keep me informed of where to reach you. A simple phone call when I want to see you." Her reluctance mirrored

daughter.

still be working locally, Bree. I won't be too far away. You can call me anytime you

we'd covered everything, I was about to end the conversation when she continued,

made my heart skip a beat.

sensitive or unwelcome topic.

perhaps it's best left unsaid,"

hesitated briefly, then smiled. But I have to say it, Maddie. It concerns your

wife, she had a subtle