Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 127

"Welcome to the team, Ms. Crown." This time, it was Xander who extended his hand to me. He then had someone take me to complete the onboarding

process.

In less than half an hour, I was officially hired. That was when it hit me: Chris hadn't approved my resignation yet. But if it came to that, I'd just talk to Zack. He'd definitely let me leave.

My phone had been buzzing in my pocket, and it had already vibrated several times while I was talking to Xander.

It was a call from Lisa. "Where are you? I'm off today. Wanna hang out?" she asked.

It was rare for her to have a day off. Recently, she had been working overtime because of the baby boom.

"What's going on? Is everyone on maternity leave already?" I teased.

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"Yeah. It's like everyone's having babies all at once, and then suddenly, no one is," Lisa complained, not for the first time.

savvy at family

signs, and auspicious times in the hope of ensuring their children's future success. However, what people didn't realize was that

treasures.

I'll come over,"

get a break and didn't want her

"Yeah.

a couple of drinks at

cook, and you bring

up, I checked my other missed calls from unfamiliar numbers. I figured they were from other companies I'd applied to and didn't bother calling

some fruit, and grabbed a portable stove so Lisa and I could enjoy some coffee

the items from me and kissed me on

Saw

been meaning to get one of these but

have time to use it," I

"Time is like a cleavage.

her flat chest. "Not necessarily. Can you even squeeze

trying to hit a sore spot, but Lisa really did have a flat chest.