Chapter 225

• "Maddy, what I told you before is still true. I will probably always love your mom, but I won't ever be able to trust her again. As for you, I will always do anything I can to help you out. I meant it when I said I want you to visit me. Heck, bring your girlfriend out here, too. I really want to meet her, as well as see you."
• "Heh," she chuckled, "Are you trying to buy my happiness now?"
• "Who? Meeeeee? Never." She knew I was joking, but it was still good to hear her laughter on the other end. I thought I also heard another distinctly feminine giggle in the background.