Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 249

Sure enough, just as that thought crossed my mind, my phone rang. It was an awkward moment. The call came in at just the right time, making it even more uncomfortable.

Eden smirked and said, "Looks like you don't trust me. If that's the case, why even bother with me?"

I had no explanation. Eden took a step back.

*Just consider us strangers from now on." With that, he got into his car and drove off.

The wind tugged at my clothes and messed up my hair. This man had changed his attitude faster than switching a channel on TV.

Just ten minutes ago, he was confessing his feelings and saying he wanted to pursue me. But now, after just one phone call, he was dismissing me. But on the bright side, I didn't have to worry about him bothering me anymore.

As Eden drove away, I glanced once more at the closed gate of the sanatorium. I wondered who the important guest could be. I wondered if it was Zack.

moment before pulling out my phone and

I was just about to call you." Bree's voice came through immediately.

had no choice but to ask, "Bree, did you

restaurant we used to frequent, the Elegant Restaurant. Just be there by 11:00 a.m.," Bree stated firmly. She didn't give me a chance to refuse and make it clear. I didn't immediately decline. Instead, I

won't be. He's out for the day and will probably be back in the afternoon," Bree

"Out for the whole day?" Ever since Zack handed the Gildon Corporation over to Chris, he hadn't been socializing

just visiting an old friend. Every time they meet, they just have coffee and

tightened my grip on my phone. It seemed

was clear that their relationship was indeed very close. I didn't want to complicate

looking for Zack for something?"

snapped back to reality. "No. I thought we were having a family lunch

huffed. 'Since you

wasn't blaming me, but the issues did stem from my departure. I had nothing to say, and I wasn't

I haven't seen you in ages and have so much to talk about,"