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.

lightly hitting him twice. "So you

me and smiled faintly. "I wanted

up in Bree's eyes as Conrad reached out to hug her.

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.

abroad," Conrad said, but

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

put an end to the discussion about me

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have accepted it. Bree was still struggling. But with

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

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

broke the silence first. "I thought you

whenever I want," I said. But then I remembered I had

knew 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 luggage and feel sad or try to hold me back. "I'll

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