Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 124

At this point, Bree couldn't bring herself to say anything more, even if she harbored other thoughts.

She nodded. "Maddie, in my heart, you're as good as my own daughter."

But if she truly saw me as her own, she wouldn't have entertained the idea of me being with Conrad. Then again, it could have been Conrad's suggestion, given how he had already laid his feelings bare. "Sure. Let's wait until Conrad and Chris are available, and we'll have a little ceremony. I'll formally acknowledge you and Zack as my godparents."

I noticed a glint in Bree's eye as I spoke. It was clear she wasn't entirely willing to accept me as her goddaughter, but after ten years of her kindness, I chose not to doubt her intentions. "Alright," Bree reluctantly agreed.

After seeing her home, I ran into Chris. He wore a baseball cap and jersey instead of his usual CEO attire. Seeing him like this stirred memories of the guy I once admired.

I remembered Chris from high school, who often sneaked off on motorcycles. Back then, he thrilled and worried me in equal measure.

He looked effortlessly cool in his motorcycle gear and helmet, embodying the rebellious spirit I once admired.

I recalled one instance when he took me for a ride. I clung to him in fear, and that was the closest we'd ever been.

the ride, he teased me, "How could you cling

but his casual attire gradually shifted to business

wearing the same outfit, I knew he wasn't the same old Chris. The

back for more today since it wasn't thrilling enough. yesterday?"

I could reply, Bree raised her hand to hit him. "How dare you say that? If Maddie hadn't held back, you'd be beaten to

I your child, or is she?" Despite being a reputable CEO

mine. Who asked you to come out of me?" Bree's humor shone

your daughter in your next life, and I'll stay as far

felt a pang of envy. If my parents were still here, I'd still be their daughter

bad, there were no "ifs" in

made it hard to

at Bree. "Bree, I should

called. "I need to

to talk about." I genuinely didn't want to