Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 347

“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.”