Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 77

I just smiled. "In the next life, I wish to be reborn as their daughter. Then... we'll be siblings."

Conrad's smile froze for a moment, then he gestured towards the risotto. "Your should eat more. You've gotten thinner." "Alright." I started to focus on eating the food.

Conrad kept watching me. I stopped eating only when I couldn't manage

another bite. Then, I took a few sips of the anti-inflammatory tea.

"Chris still cares about you. He made some anti-inflammatory tea for you and sent that using Mom's name," Conrad said.

I smirked. "Late affection is worthless.

The pain in my mouth dulled my appetite. I packed up the leftover food and said, "Conrad, thanks for coming. Tell Bree and Zack that I'll visit once I'm done! with work."

I pointed to the amusement park. "There's less than a month left before it's done. The lighting isn't even set up yet, so I'm actually really busy."

"Chris mentioned that too, but you still need to take care of yourself," Conrad' urged.

at Brandon, who was working in the distance.

be careful," Conrad reminded

skipped lunch, and he barely spoke to me all afternoon. It felt like he was angry. But I couldn't figure out

the next few days, Brandon was colder and more silent than usual, only.

fully. The only difference was that wer now had regular breaks for water and rest. I wasn't sure

progress was on

Chapt

uncertain.

workload

that she couldn't even finish her favorite TV shows before falling asleep. But I couldn't

night, I had to review and summarize the day's lighting adjustments. I often

I felt I couldn't stay awake any longer, I'd splash my face and soak my feet in cold water until

done this, Brandon, who hardly ever spoke to me outside of work, sent me a message. "Are you asleep? If you're not, come over. I need to discuss some issues regarding

ignored his message. But he mentioned work, so I

alert now. I took my notebook and knocked

a military green T-shirt and black cotton pajama pants. Somehow, he seemed even taller like this, making me feel shorter in