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.

were once again brimmed with tears. She shook her head

thing, but now, you won't even stay with the company. Maddie, are you

all, we had developed a bond

promise I'll visit you and Zack often," I reassured

away her tears and asked, "Maddie, tell me.

you make this decision because

your past with

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help but laugh at her assumption. Brandon and

right to dictate my life. You're overthinking it," I clarified. "Then, promise me you won't

informed of where to reach you. A simple phone call when I want to see you." Her reluctance mirrored that of a mother who was

daughter.

far away. You

covered everything, I was about to end the conversation when she continued, "Maddie, there's something I

a beat. It

sensitive or unwelcome topic.

perhaps it's best

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

wife, she had a subtle way of