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.

him

at me and smiled faintly.

as Conrad reached out to hug

times before she hugged him. tightly, muttering, "You haven't come back for so long.

are you talking about, Mom? I was just too busy abroad," Conrad said, but his eyes were on me as he

intense, and my heart skipped a beat. Could

an end to the discussion about me

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it. Bree was still struggling. But with Conrad and Zack's persuasion, she'd

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

left alone in the living room. There was an awkward

silence first. "I thought you wouldn't come

you talking about? This is my home. I can come here whenever I want," I said. But then I remembered I had

way, when I left, Bree

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