Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 289

I wondered if Zack indulged in such luxury when no one was watching. My imagination ran wild, as it often did, and I found myself lost in thought.

"Come sit here." Arthur beckoned.

I walked over and let the young ladies who had tended to Arthur do the same for me. They poured me tea, their movements graceful and delicate. While I was not used to being waited on, I could not

disrespect Arthur by dismissing the help under his roof

"You're not married?" Arthur asked as he took a sip of tea.

"No," I replied.

He chuckled. "When are you marrying into the Gildon family?"

I was surprised he hadn't heard about my break-

up with Chris or that Eden had wanted to make me his wife. I wondered how Arthur would react if I had agreed to marry Eden and shown up here as his future daughter-in-law.

"I won't be getting married anytime soon," I said frankly.

surprised at all. He merely smiled as he

had deduced that I was

Not that someone as important as Arthur would know even if I

on asking me about my personal life,

a game or making casual conversation, so I replied honestly,

smiled and brought the cup

but my patience had already run out. I pressed again. "Mr. Griffins, do

shook his head, "I'm afraid I

my father's folder. extended the contract to Arthur and said, "Perhaps you should

for the contract, Arthur stared at it for a long moment before

me

and given to Zack. I also wanted to know if this contract had anything to do with

how I phrased them, would only lead to one inference-Zack might have something to do with the car

Zack loved me like was his daughter.

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"Missy, do you know the saying 'cherish those you love while you still can'? It's

Arthur set his teacup down. At once,

napkin. He wiped his fingers as he said, "There's no point in

arguing, "But I don't want

what is the mystery that you wish to solve?" Arthur