Redmption 37


    I softly hummed in agreement. “That’s a good suggestion. I’ll think about it.”


    “Think about it seriously.”


    Lisa paused before adding, “Maddie, the best way to forget someone and move on from a


    rtionship is to start a new one quickly.”


    “Got it, Ms. Carline.” I hung up andy on the bed, staring nkly.


    Outside, I heard Brandon’s footsteps. I could tell it was him by the steady, powerful sound.


    After a while, the tap turned on and Kelly’s voice sounded. She asked, “Why are you alone?


    Where’s Maddie?”


    didn’t hear Brandon’s response, but I did hear him say, “Don’t puttro in the chicken soup.”


    Hearing this, I smiled. As I smileg, tears began to fall.


    Over the past few years in the Gildon family, I had been eatingtro. But before that, I never did


    when I was with my parents.


    There was a saying that when in Rome, do as the Romans do. I lived in the Gildon’s family as Chris


    fiancée and Bree treated me as her own daughter. But I always knew that I wasn’t truly one of


    them.


    In many small details, Ipromised myself to avoid seeming demanding or spoiled. Forcing


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    When Kelly called me to eat, I had already fallen asleep. Leven had a dream. where I was getting a


    marriage certificate with Brandon. I was just about to sign when I was woken up.


    I


    “Didn’t you and Brandon talk things out?” Kelly asked at the dinner table.


    Thinking about the interrupted dream, I snorted. “We were about to get the marriage certificate, but


    then… you called. So, we didn’t sign.”


    “What?” Kelly was confused. “The two of you are getting married just like that? You’re not even


    going to talk for a couple of days?”


    I sighed. “No. I meant in my dream.”


    “Maddie, you’ve got good taste. If you miss out on Brandon, you’ll regret it. If I were 50 years


    younger, I’d pursue him myself,” Kelly teased.


    I burst intoughter. Kelly was indeed funny.


    “Don’tugh. I’m serious. If you don’t act quickly, that widow will snatch him up, ” she said.


    At this point, it was just me and Kelly at the table. I couldn’t help but ask, “Mrs. Rhodes, where’s


    Brandon?”


    “He went out to drink with a friend.”


    I ate a spoonful chicken soup, savoring its vor. “Doesn’t he have to drive? Isn’t it bad to drink?


    “He


    only helps out asionally. He doesn’t drive all the time,” Kelly exined. Then, she looked at me


    and asked, “Are you really going to get married?”


    “No, I was just dreaming about it,” I rified, earning another eye roll from Kelly.


    I didn’t see Brandon for the rest of the night. But just as I was about to fall asleep, I heard hime


    back.


    Kelly’s voice followed as she said, “Make sure to lock the door. We have a youngdy in the house


    now.”


    “It’s all locked. You can sleep now.” Brandon’s voice was low and clear. It was particrly pleasant


    to hear at night.


    I smiled and then heard Kelly add, “Brandon, you need to hurry. Maddie said she dreams of


    marrying you.”


    I sat up in bed abruptly. I had never said that!


    Kelly was really talkative, spreading rumors just like that.


    Now I really wouldn’t be able to face him. As I stewed over this, I heard Brandon’s reply. “Got it. I


    hurry.”


    I was speechless.