Love's Redemption

Redmption 347

Thinking that my parents' car accident had happened over a decade ago, I let out a mocking laugh. "Is this necessary?"

"In case anything comes up, it'll be easier to contact you," he replied. His response was unexpected.

What could possibly come up after all this time? Still, I left my phone number as he had requested and then left.

With the death confirmation certificate in hand, I still needed the cremation certificate. I could only turn to Zack, but he was still ill, so I had to go to Bree instead.

"Maddie, what brings you here?" Bree was more surprised than pleased to see me.

"Bree, I have something to discuss. Let's talk inside," I said. I didn't know if it was from running around so much lately because of Ellie or my period, but I felt weak and a bit dizzy today. "Oh, sure. Let's sit over in the gazebo; it's stuffy inside," Bree said while linking her arm with mine.

I went along without thinking much of it. She had already called the housekeeper. "Xena, bring some fruit and the oatmeal I just made over to the gazebo."

Xena acknowledged, and Bree turned to me. "Maddie, you don't look well. Are you sick?"

"It's my period." I used that as an excuse.

"Do you have stomach cramps? The oatmeal will warm you up nicely. I'll ask Xena to add some sugar to it,

Bree said as she stood up. "Maddie, sit here for a bit."

I didn't come here today for a casual chat, so I stood up as well. "Bree, I have something to take care of today."

Bree paused. I took the death certificate out of my bag. "Bree, I need to close my parents' records, but I still need the cremation certificate."

"Close their records?" A flash of shock crossed Bree's eyes, followed by a look of sympathy. "Why do you need to close it?"

I lowered my gaze, eyes fixed on the death certificate. "My parents' house is going to be demolished. I can only sign off on it once I've completed all these procedures."

Bree didn't say anything. After a moment, she hugged me and said, "Maybe it's for the best."

She comforted me for a while before letting go. "The document is in

Zack's drawer. I'll go get it for you

Wait here for me." Bree patted my

head and made me sit down.

I wanted to go inside with her and grab the document before leaving immediately. But now, it felt awkward to insist on following her.

Just then, the housekeeper came in

with some fruit and oatmeal. Bree

instructed her, "Add a few more spoonfuls of brown sugar to the porridge. It will make it taste better. Maddie's not feeling well because of her period." This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

The housekeeper nodded and brought over the oatmeal first. She told me to wait a moment while she went to get the brown sugar, but I stopped her and said, "No need, Xena."

"You need it! Otherwise, Mrs. Gildon will be upset. She treats you like her own daughter."

I understood that the housekeeper was afraid of being scolded by Bree, so I didn't stop her again. Chapter 347

As I waited, Xena returned with the brown sugar, added it to the oatmeal, stirred it, and then left.

The oatmeal with brown sugar tasted great. I had plenty of it over the years.

But since leaving the Gildon family, I haven't had it once. Not because I couldn't afford it, but because I haven't had the time.

I finished the bowl of oatmeal, but Bree still hadn't returned. Could she not find it?

I was running out of time before office hours ended, and I still had the record closure to deal with.

I didn't want to wait any longer, so I got up and walked toward the house. But just as I reached the door, I heard Bree's voice.

"You do as I say and stay here. If you dare to stir up any trouble, don't say I didn't warn you."

Bree's voice was very harsh. This was rare.

But who was Bree threatening?