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.

pulling out my phone and dialing Bree's

call you." Bree's voice came through immediately. She didn't even give

to ask, "Bree, did you need

the Elegant Restaurant. Just be there by 11:00 a.m.," Bree stated firmly. She

back in the afternoon,"

whole day?" Ever since Zack handed the Gildon Corporation over to Chris, he

visiting an old friend. Every time they

my grip on my phone. It seemed like I

didn't want to complicate things,

looking for Zack for

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

Bree huffed. 'Since you left, we

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

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