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

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

ask, "Bree, did you need something

at the same restaurant we used to frequent, the Elegant Restaurant. Just be there by 11:00 a.m.," Bree stated firmly. She didn't give me

back in the

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

really. He's just visiting an old friend. Every time they meet,

hearing this, I tightened my grip on my phone. It seemed like I was right. Zack was indeed the important

very close. I didn't want to complicate things, but the contract left by my dad made it hard not to

are you looking for Zack for something?" Bree asked

thought we were having a

you

stem from my departure. I had nothing to say, and I wasn't going to apologize since I didn't feel I was at

really must come. I haven't seen you in ages and have so much