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.

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."

at me and smiled

up in Bree's eyes as Conrad reached out to

one word made Bree hit him a couple more times 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

was just too busy abroad," Conrad said, but his eyes were on me as

a

end to the discussion about me and Chris.

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Bree was still struggling. But with Conrad and Zack's

wanted to have his parents' cooking again. Bree and Zack immediately went to the kitchen to prepare

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

the silence first. "I thought

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

when I left, Bree and Zack

reached out at the same time. Our hands