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.

was not surprised at all. He merely smiled

age. He had deduced that I was

kept my answer vague. "It's a small company. Not that someone as

for?" Arthur seemed intent on asking me about my personal life, indirectly refusing to answer

was playing a game or making casual conversation, so I replied honestly, 'I

He smiled and brought the cup to

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

head, "I'm afraid I

stomach as I fished out the contract I had found in my father's folder. extended the contract to Arthur and said, "Perhaps

for the contract, Arthur stared at it for a long moment before saying, "What are you trying to

Did he want me

ask why the deal that had fallen through had been signed off and given to Zack. I also wanted to know if this contract had anything to do with my

lead to one inference-Zack might have something to do with the car crash

sense. Zack loved me like was his daughter. Even Arthur said so. I couldn't

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chuckled at my silence. "Missy, do you know the saying 'cherish those you love while you still can'? It's a rather popular tagline among lovebirds, isn't

teacup down. At once, one

"There's no point in living if you keep dwelling on the past. We all

I don't want my parents' death to be shrouded

that you wish to solve?" Arthur