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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proactive type. He seldom contacted his family, let alone me. Now, his sudden

with his family. Butthey still informed each

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

me once to

made me marvel at his intellect. He had remembered this number for

to top up the balance. But I had no

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

helped to pay for the phone

his call, I jokingly asked, "Are you

"Yes." He admitted.

with it. "I'll transfer the

"Maddie..." Conrad interrupted.

but didn't speak.

again. "My parents are worried about you. They're very anxious because

to worry but didn't think it'd be this severe. Guilt and concern constricted my breath.

continued, "Maddie, did Chris

couldn't avoid it. I had to answer this question again. I guessed that everyone who knew about our situation would