Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 142

Sometimes, a swift cut was the best way to untangle a mess.

I hoped Brandon would be the blade that would help me sever my ties with Chris.

After hanging up on Gordon, I continued organizing my trinkets and tidying up the house. Brandon had neatly folded the pink blanket he used last night and placed it on the bed.

An image of Brandon using that small pink blanket made me laugh.

Life was full of hardships, but it also had its occasional, unexpected joys.

Although Gordon's news should have made me anxious, I didn't let it bother me. I was surprisingly calm and composed, waiting for the termination call from my new employer.

However, I managed to clean my little apartment, tidy up all the comers, and even tended to the flowers on the balcony, but my phone remained silent.

Finally, I brewed a pot of tea and sat on the rocking chair on the balcony to read. Then I heard voices from below.

I leaned over to see a few people delivering furniture and two movers.

They were smoking and chatting and a few minutes later, I saw the landlady arrive on her electric tricycle.

then. It was

I suddenly felt it might not be bad to have a man living next door. If I ever found myself in danger again, I could knock on

thought, I smiled and returned to my book and

smiled apologetically as she said,

expressing her regret for not being

back.

at the open door across the hall and the newly placed furniture, I asked, "When will the new

a hurry, but early this morning

responded casually, "In such a hurry,

like a good guy. You! don't need to worry. I've

"I'll try my best to get along with the

"By the w

Maddie, do you have a mop? I was in such a rush that I forgot to bring one. I want to mop the floor

I went to the bathroom to fetch the mop. When I returned, the landlady

place. The room had been simply painted white. There was a new bed and a desk with

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landlady finished her call and came over to thank me and explained, "This young man didn't mind the old furniture except for the bed

head, "He wouldn't take no for an answer, so he paid for it