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.

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

smiled faintly. "I wanted

in Bree's eyes as Conrad reached

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

abroad," Conrad said, but his eyes

direct and intense, and my heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he came back because

end to the discussion about me and

Chapterse

was

again. Bree and Zack immediately went to the kitchen to prepare food. They asked me to join them for

living room. There was an awkward silence since everything

"I thought you

home. I can come here whenever I want," I said. But

them in the car. This way, when I left, Bree and Zack wouldn't see my luggage and feel sad or try to

Conrad declined and reached out at the same time. Our hands touched,