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

through her. "Your appetite improves just by

well!" Kara

If I kept arguing, Kara

worked in unique ways,

with our meals, someone approached. "Kara, is

girl holding

delighted. "Clara, what are you

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

said, "Sure!" She picked up her tray, and

Brandon and me at the table. I was already uncomfortable, and now even more

slept in my bed. It's not like we... slept together." Brandon's words almost made me spit out

with him, then suddenly snatched the napkin from

wiping my mouth and trying to suppress the choking sensation, I leaned closer to him. I whispered, "Why didn't

did, but you didn't wake up," Brandon said

replied. I've always been a light

nothing I can do about that I

take-it-or-leave-it look.

feel mortified to the core. "Even if I didn't wake up, you could have taken me back to my room." "Alright, next time I'll