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.

hitting him twice. "So

at me and smiled faintly. "I

eyes as Conrad reached out to hug

before she hugged him. tightly, muttering, "You haven't come back for so long. Your father and I thought we had wronged you. We thought you were holding a

too busy abroad," Conrad

a beat. Could it be that he came back because of

end to the discussion about me and

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was still struggling. But with Conrad and Zack's persuasion, she'd come around

hadn't eaten and wanted to have his parents' cooking again. Bree and Zack immediately went to the kitchen to prepare food. They asked me to join

room. There was an awkward

"I thought

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

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

out at the same time. Our hands touched, and I