Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 76

I hadn't washed my hands, and neither had Conrad

I was fine with that, but I could see that Conrad was embarrassed.

"A little dirt won't hurt," I said to ease the awkwardness.

Brandon walked over, holding some wet wipes.

Conrad tried to take them, but Brandon didn't let go. I ended up taking them before handing one to Conrad and using another to wipe my hands.

"Maddie, who's this?" Conrad was curious about the imposing and unfriendly

Brandon.

"This is Brandon Howell. He's the lighting technician," I introduced Brandon.

Brandon's gaze bore into me, prompting me to introduce Conrad as well. "This is my... brother, Conrad."

"Hello," Conrad said, extending his hand to Brandon.

But Brandon nodded, and Kara quickly said, "Mr. Howell has germophobia."

Conrad smiled slightly, withdrew his hand, and looked at me. "Let's sit down and eat. It won't taste good if it gets cold."

her lips. "Can

Conrad said. Then, he offered some to Brandon, saying, "Mr.

be having risotto," Brandon declined and

and then looked at me. "Maddie, why do I feel like Mr. Howell is

gave her a thumbs up.

then said, "Mr. Howell has quite a

a bit aloof but not hostile. Today he seems on edge, like he ate a

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and salad, I didn't eat any more of the food we had ordered, leaving the rest for Kara

Brandon to finish.

was happy to eat with Brandon, but he told her

back to work.

see Kara's disappointment at being stood

amusing.

seem happy. I was worried you might be upset." Conrad's words brought

not one to go crazy over love. When I'm in

"Bravo, that's my

are Bree and Zack?" I

that

smiling faintly. "What do you

Conrad continued, "They still think that you and Chris are! inseparable. They assume that the both of you are just upset with each other. for now. So they've decided to give you both some time to sort