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."

licked her lips.

he offered some to Brandon,

be having risotto," Brandon declined and

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

a thumbs up. "You're

and then said, "Mr. Howell has

fine before, a bit aloof but not hostile. Today he seems on edge, like he ate a bowl of chili peppers."

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

Brandon to finish.

Brandon, but he told her to eat first

back to work.

disappointment at being

amusing.

was worried you might be upset."

over love. When I'm in love, that person will be my whole world. When the

nodded. "Bravo,

are Bree and

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

me, smiling faintly. "What

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