Love's Redemption

Redmption 127

“Welcome to the team, Ms. Crown.” This time, it was Xander who extended his hand to me. He then had someone take me to complete 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.

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“Yeah. It’s like everyone’s having babies all at once, and then suddenly, no one is,” Lisa complained, not for the first time.

People nowadays were savvy at family planning 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 success.

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’ll come 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 other companies 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. Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

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

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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.”

I laughed and glanced at her flat chest. “Not necessarily. Can you even squeeze anything out?”

I wasn’t trying to hit a sore spot, but Lisa really did have a flat 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 baby later. 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 playful kick. “Only you would think of that.”

I laughed 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.”

“No. It’s correct.”

Chap 127

The caller confirmed by repeating my number.

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

playing this prank?