Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 306

"This is she. Who's on the line?" I asked as I furtively glanced in Chris' direction.

He didn't appear to have seen me. I watched him walk toward a nearby empty chair and sat down.

"I'm Agent A8338 from Forever and Always

Insurance Co. I'm calling to inform you that the couple's insurance you and Mr. Chris Gildon bought four years ago has matured. We'll need to verify some information with you before we can proceed."

My skin prickled at this, and I instinctively looked at Brandon. He had been holding me close since we sat down, but he left to give me privacy after I picked up the call. He was always so considerate with me, giving me the sense of security and space I needed.

The insurance agent on the other line asked, "Ms. Crown, could you enlighten us on your current situation with Mr. Gildon? Are you married, or are you still in the dating stage?"

I couldn't help glancing at Chris yet again, only to see him engaged on the phone and frowning.

"Ms. Crown, are you still there?" the agent prompted when I did not reply.

I gulped. "Yes, I'm still here. We..."

caught Christ, who had not so much as looked in my direction since he appeared in my line of vision, glancing at

couldn't run or hide even if

distance of the boarding hall. Whatever words

know what came over me, but I demanded hotly, "Why don't you

our agents

hearing this response, I knew Chris was speaking to

world would find some way to deliver a cruel joke in the

as I croaked, "Mr. Gildon and I

certain?" The agent's question made me want to

away from Chris' silhouette across the hall and glanced at Brandon. Looked at the

response on the matter. If everything checks out, then your joint insurance

I said, anxious

the agent seemed intent on

Ms. Crown. May we interest you and your husband

minimum, and the longer you stayed

cutting her off before she