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.

at family planning by

meticulously scheduled everything from conception to delivery, selecting preferred seasons, zodiac signs, and auspicious times in the hope of ensuring their children's future success. However, what people didn't realize was that rarity added value. If everyone was

treasures.

home? I'll come over," I

hard it was for her to get a break and didn't

"Yeah. Come

of drinks at noon?" I

I'll cook, and you bring the wine,"

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 back. If they

grabbed a

opened the door, she took the items from me

Saw

"You really are the best! I've been

you'd actually have time

is like a cleavage. If you

laughed and glanced at her flat chest. "Not

to hit a sore spot, but Lisa really did have a flat chest. In the summer, she often just