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.

with tears. She shook her head and said, "Why did it

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

on me. After all, we had developed

I'll visit you and Zack often," I

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

this decision because you're worried he might

about your past

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help but laugh at her assumption. Brandon and I were just friends, yet

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

informed of where to reach you. A simple phone call when

daughter.

I leave the company, I'll still be working locally, Bree. I won't be too far away. You can call me anytime

we'd covered everything, I was about to end the conversation when she continued, "Maddie, there's something I want to say, but I fear it might upset

a beat. It seemed she

sensitive or unwelcome topic.

best left unsaid," I

surprised by my directness. She hesitated briefly, then smiled. But I have

wife, she had a