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

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

risotto," Brandon declined

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

her a thumbs up. "You're

our exchange and then said, "Mr.

seems on edge, like

Chapter/b

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

Brandon to finish.

he

back to work.

disappointment at being stood up. It

amusing.

was worried you might be

be upset?" I asked as I ate. "I'm not one to go crazy over love. When I'm in love, that person will be my whole world. When the love is gone,

nodded. "Bravo, that's my

are Bree and

that Chris and I were over? I felt it wasn't

looked at me, smiling faintly.

that the both of you are just upset with each other. for now. So