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.

33

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

were savvy at family planning by blending science

of ensuring their children's future

treasures.

home? I'll come over,"

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

replied, "Yeah. Come

about a couple of drinks at noon?"

and you bring the wine," Lisa readily

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 really wanted to

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

she took the items from me and

Saw

the stove. "You really are the best! I've been meaning to get one of these but just

hoping you'd actually have time

a cleavage. If you squeeze it, you can always find

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

but Lisa really did have a flat chest. In the