Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 80

How awkward!

I felt embarrassed for Kara.

She was embarrassed too, but had a knack for handling such situations. She flashed a grin and said, "Alright, Mr. Howell. Thank you."

Kara put down my bag and hurried over to me. She nudged me, pulling me forward. "Is Mr. Howell having premenstrual syndrome again? He seems to be in a bad mood today."

I stayed silent. Kara sensed the harshness in Brandon's words, but I felt... he was making Kara get her own food to avoid burdening me.

Was he... worried about me?

I shuddered at the thought. I felt like I was becoming increasingly narcissistic and overthinking things.

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"Let's sit separately," I suggested to Kara after we got our food. After spending the night in his room, I didn't want to face Brandon.

"Why sit separately? Isn't it better to sit together? We can discuss today's plans.

a work-related excuse, leaving me unable to

I saw through her. "Your appetite improves just

you know me so well!"

with Brandon, I gave in. If I kept arguing, Kara would sense something

unique ways,

with our meals, someone approached. "Kara,

pretty girl holding

up, looking delighted. "Clara, what are you doing

on a business trip. It's been ages since we've seen each other. Why don't we eat together?" The girl

picked up her tray,

and me at the table. I

need to feel awkward. Last night, you only slept in my bed. It's not like we... slept together." Brandon's words almost made me spit

suddenly snatched the napkin from his

trying to suppress the choking sensation, I leaned closer to him.

wake up," Brandon said casually, eating

believe you," I replied. I've always been a

there's nothing I can do about that I did try to wake you." Brandon had

take-it-or-leave-it look.

to the core. "Even if I didn't wake up, you