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.

let go of my hand and walked over to Conrad, lightly hitting him twice. "So

glanced at me and smiled faintly. "I wanted to surprise

as Conrad

come back for so long.

are you talking about, Mom? I was just too busy abroad," Conrad said,

and intense, and my heart skipped a

put an end to the discussion

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had been said, Zack seemed to have accepted it. Bree was still struggling. But with Conrad and Zack's persuasion, she'd come

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

left alone in the living room. There was an awkward silence since everything had

first. "I thought you

I want," I said. But

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

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