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.

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.

me and smiled faintly.

Bree's eyes as

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

you talking about, Mom? I was just too busy abroad," Conrad said, but his eyes

heart skipped a beat.

the discussion

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everything had been said, Zack seemed to have accepted it. Bree was still

hadn't eaten and wanted to have his parents' cooking again. Bree and Zack immediately went to the kitchen to

living room. There was an awkward silence since everything had already been said

"I thought you

I want," I said.

when I left, Bree and Zack wouldn't see my

same time.