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.

nowadays were savvy at family

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

treasures.

home? I'll come over," I

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

replied, "Yeah. Come on

a couple of drinks at noon?" I asked

you bring

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 really

up some fruit, and grabbed a

the door, she took the

Saw

she the stove. "You really are the best! I've been meaning to get one of these but just haven't

actually have time to use it," I

is like a cleavage. If you squeeze

laughed and glanced at her flat chest. "Not necessarily. Can you

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