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

with his family. Butthey still informed each

did you get this number?" I didn't like beating around the bush and

borrowed money from me once to

at his intellect. He had remembered this number for ten years simply because he

became a relic. One day, I discovered it was out of service and wanted to top up the balance. But I had no money and was

bad. When he asked me what it was for, I told him but he didn't

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

the bill. So now, facing his call, I jokingly asked,

"Yes." He admitted.

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

"Maddie..." Conrad interrupted.

phone tightly but didn't speak. Neither did

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

for a second. I had anticipated his parents to worry but didn't think it'd be this severe. Guilt

and continued, "Maddie,

couldn't avoid it. I had to answer this question again. I guessed that everyone