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

hope of ensuring their children's future success.

treasures.

you home? I'll come

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

replied, "Yeah.

drinks at

bring the wine," Lisa readily

other companies I'd applied to and didn't bother calling

a bottle of wine, picked up some fruit, and grabbed a portable

the items from me

Saw

really are the best! I've been meaning to get one of these but

have time to use it,"

a cleavage. If you squeeze

glanced at her flat chest.

wasn't trying to hit a sore spot, but Lisa really did have a flat chest. In the summer, she often just wore nipple covers because it didn't