Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 30

"Kid." The voice on the other end was rich and resonant. It sounded familiar yet

strange.

A familiar face flashed before my eyes, and I called out, "Conrad..."

I had thought that changing my number would allow me to avoid the Gildons. But I hadn't expected Conrad to know this brother, let alone contact me.

"I see you've saved my number and haven't forgotten me," Conrad said with a hint of teasing.

He was only two years older than Chris and looked after me before he went abroad. He always liked to call me "kid".

I was at a loss for words. To me, his words carried a tinge of resentment.

In the first two years after he left, I occasionally contacted him to ask about his situation. Later, we gradually lost touch.

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type. He seldom contacted his family, let alone me. Now, his sudden call must be related to the canceled marriage between Chris

his family. Butthey still informed each other of

number?" I didn't like beating

money from me once to pay

intellect. He had remembered this number for ten years simply because he paid for the phone

was out of service and wanted to top up the balance. But I had no money and was too

the money for something bad. When he asked me what it was for, I told

end, Conrad helped to pay for the phone bill and even remembered the

facing his call, I jokingly asked, "Are you calling me

"Yes." He admitted.

knew he wasn't, but I went along with it. "I'll

"Maddie..." Conrad interrupted.

my phone tightly but didn't speak. Neither did

are worried about you. They're very anxious because they can't find

I had anticipated his parents to worry but didn't think it'd be this severe. Guilt and concern constricted my breath. "Is Bree alright?"

paused and continued, "Maddie, did

I guessed that everyone who knew about our situation would ask me