Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 56

Conrad had returned. I was completely taken aback, just like when he had remembered my dad's old phone number

Bree and Zack were equally surprised. They stared at Conrad for a long time without saying a word.

Conrad had been away for four years and hadn't returned even once during that time. His sudden return was both a surprise and a delight for them.

what's the matter? Are you not happy to see me?" Conrad walked over, smiling

as he asked.

Conrad's personality was always warm and comforting. He truly embodied the role of an older brother. During the years I spent at Gildon estate before he left, he made me feel most at home.

However, he was the type to show his care through actions rather than words. It was different from Chris, whose kindness was obvious to everyone.

"Conrad," I called out to him.

this moment, Bree and Zack also came to their senses. Bree let go of my hand and walked over to Conrad, lightly hitting him twice. "So you do remember you have parents and need to come back." Zack chimed in as well.

at me and smiled faintly. "I wanted to

Bree's eyes as Conrad reached out to

Bree hit him a couple more times before she hugged him. tightly, muttering, "You haven't come back for so long. Your

just too busy abroad," Conrad said, but his eyes

intense, and my heart skipped a

an end to the

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Zack seemed to have accepted it. Bree was

to have his parents' cooking again. Bree and Zack immediately went to the kitchen to prepare food. They asked me to

I were left alone in the living room. There was an awkward silence since

the silence first. "I thought

This is my home. I can come here whenever I want," I said. But then I remembered I

the busy figures in the kitchen, I knew this was a good time to pack my things and put them in the car. This way, when I left, Bree and Zack wouldn't see my luggage and feel sad or try to hold me back. "I'll help you take your luggage upstairs," said, getting up to grab

reached out at the same time. Our hands touched, and I quickly pulled back, my