Redmption 127


    “Wee to the team, Ms. Crown.” This time, it was Xander who extended his hand to me. He then


    had someone take me toplete the onboarding


    process.


    In less than half an hour, I was officially hired. That was when it hit me: Chris hadn’t approved my


    resignation yet. But if it came to that, I’d just talk to Zack. He’d definitely let me leave.


    My phone had been buzzing in my pocket, and it had already vibrated several times while I was


    talking to Xander.


    It was a call from Lisa. “Where are you? I’m off today. Wanna hang out?” she asked.


    It was rare for her to have a day off. Recently, she had been working overtime because of the baby


    boom.


    “What’s going on? Is everyone on maternity leave already?” I teased.


    ”


    “Yeah. It’s like everyone’s having babies all at once, and then suddenly, no one is,” Lisa


    comined, not for the first time.


    People nowadays were savvy at family nning by blending science with superstition.


    They meticulously scheduled everything from conception to delivery, selecting preferred seasons,


    zodiac signs, and auspicious times in the hope of ensuring their children’s future sess.


    However, what people didn’t realize was that rarity added value. If everyone was exceptional or


    extraordinary, then ordinary people became the real


    treasures.


    “Are you home? I’lle over,” I offered.


    I knew how hard it was for her to get a break and didn’t want her to exhaust. herself.


    Lisa replied, “Yeah. Come on over!”


    “How about a couple of drinks at noon?” I asked smilingly.


    “Sure! I’ll cook, and you bring the wine,” Lisa readily agreed.


    After hanging up, I checked my other missed calls from unfamiliar numbers. I figured they were from


    otherpanies I’d applied to and didn’t bother calling back. If they really wanted to hire me, they’d


    call again.


    I bought a bottle of wine, picked up some fruit, and grabbed a portable stove so Lisa and I could


    enjoy some coffee together.


    When Lisa opened the door, she took the items from me and kissed me on the


    Saw


    cheek when she the stove. “You really are the best! I’ve been meaning to get one of these but just


    haven’t had the time.”


    “I bought it hoping you’d actually have time to use it,” I joked.


    Lisa paused, then said, “Time is like a cleavage. If you squeeze it, you can always find some.”


    Iughed and nced at her t chest. “Not necessarily. Can you even squeeze anything out?”


    I wasn’t trying to hit a sore spot, but Lisa really did have a t chest. In the summer, she often just


    wore nipple covers because it didn’t make much difference.


    “Don’t underestimate my chest. It’ll be a treasure for my babyter. Your big ones might not be as


    useful,” said Lisa, who, as an obstetrician, knew all about childbirth and childrearing.


    “Then, let’s have kids together, and you can breastfeed mine, too,” I said cheekily.


    Lisa gave me a yful kick. “Only you would think of that.”


    Iughed heartily, and my phone rang again. It was another unknown number.


    Assuming it was a recruitment call, I answered politely, “Hello, this is Madeline Crown.”


    “Ms. Crown, your wedding dress has arrived. We’d like to schedule a fitting with you.”


    “What?” I was stunned. “You must have the wrong number.”


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    “No. It’s correct.”


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    The caller confirmed by repeating my number.


    It was indeed my number, but I hadn’t ordered any wedding dresses. Who was


    ying this prank?