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 planning by blending

delivery, selecting preferred seasons, zodiac signs, and auspicious times in the hope of ensuring their children's future

treasures.

you home? I'll come over," I

how hard it was for her to get a

"Yeah.

drinks at noon?" I asked

cook, and you bring the

missed calls from unfamiliar numbers. I figured they were from other companies I'd applied to and didn't bother calling back. If

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

door, she took the items from me and kissed

Saw

the best! I've been meaning

it hoping you'd actually have time to use

then said, "Time is like a cleavage. If you squeeze it,

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

have a flat chest. In the summer, she often just wore nipple covers