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 I have

Then, he offered some to Brandon,

Brandon declined and walked

paused mid-bite of her food and then looked at me. "Maddie, why do I feel like Mr.

her a thumbs up. "You're

at our exchange and then said, "Mr. Howell has

seems on edge, like he ate

Chapter/b

and salad, I didn't eat any more of the

Brandon to finish.

he told her to eat first

back to work.

disappointment at being

amusing.

worried you might be upset." Conrad's

not one to go crazy over love. When I'm in love, that person will be my whole world. When the love is gone, they're nothing

"Bravo, that's my

Bree and Zack?" I probed

they hadn't called. Had they accepted that Chris and I were

smiling

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