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

signs, and auspicious times in the hope of ensuring their children's future success. However, what people

treasures.

you home? I'll come

how hard it was for her to get a break

replied, "Yeah. Come

about a couple of drinks

bring the

they were from other companies I'd applied to and didn't bother calling back. If they really wanted to

picked up some fruit, and grabbed a portable stove so Lisa and I

took the items from me and kissed me on

Saw

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

you'd actually have time to use it,"

paused, then said, "Time is like a cleavage. If you squeeze it, you can always find

her flat chest.

have a flat chest. In