Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 135

"Really? But who could it be? Your parents have been gone for years, and their old friends have moved on completely.

"They've never even mentioned their names. Why would anyone go and pay respects?" Bree asked.

Bree's words struck a nerve.

The notion that 'people move on' hit hard. I hadn't noticed their absence in conversation before, but Bree's blunt reminder left me unsettled.

"Maybe someone made a mistake, Maddie?" Bree suggested again, surprisingly.

I glanced at the tombstone with its photo and name. How could anyone make such a mistake? Her words sounded like something you'd say to a child.

"Maybe," I agreed with Bree to stop her from pressing on.

I was certain it wasn't from the Gildon family, nor could it be Mom and Dad's old friends.

There was something suspicious about this bouquet, and I needed to investigate.

"Maddie, don't overthink it. I'll ask Zack later if any of his old friends might have done this," Bree reassured me.

"Okay."

Before hanging up, Bree reminded me once more to make sure we celebrated Zack's birthday together.

I took a photo of the flowers in my hand and posted it on Instagram with the caption: "Whose remembrance could it be?"

Lisa called after seeing my post. I was surprised she had time to check social media now.

"What's going on?" Lisa asked.

After explaining everything to her, I murmured, "I'm really curious who it could be."

"Are you really going to Gildon estate? Isn't that like throwing yourself to the wolves?" Lisa's focus shifted away from the flowers as she listened.

"Not going isn't really an option, but going worries me too," I admitted my dilemma.

"So, you need a man to accompany you. Even if something goes wrong, at least you'll have someone to protect you, and it might help Chris and the entire Gildon family to move on," Lisa suggested. Then she asked, "Has Brandon contacted you?"