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

Bree's voice came through immediately. She didn't even give me

but to ask, "Bree, did you need something from

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

be. He's out for the day and will probably be back in the

over to Chris, he hadn't been socializing much. "Did he go far this time?"

an old friend. Every time they meet, they just have coffee and play chess,"

seemed like I was right. Zack was indeed the

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

looking for Zack for something?" Bree asked

thought we

Bree huffed. 'Since you left, we haven't had a

I had nothing to say, and I wasn't going to apologize since I didn't feel I was

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