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.

excuse, leaving me unable

I saw through her. "Your appetite improves just by looking

you know me so well!" Kara said

couldn't avoid sitting with Brandon, I gave in. If I

worked in unique

we sat down with our meals, someone approached.

girl holding

stood up, looking delighted. "Clara,

seen each other. Why don't we eat together?" The girl

Brandon first, then at me, and said, "Sure!" She picked up her tray, and nodded to us,

table. I was already uncomfortable, and now even more

only slept in my bed. It's not like we... slept together." Brandon's

with him, then suddenly snatched the napkin from his hand and glared at

sensation, I leaned closer to him. I whispered, "Why didn't you wake

but you didn't wake up," Brandon said

don't believe you," I replied. I've always

I did try to wake you." Brandon

take-it-or-leave-it look.

have carried me to his bed made me feel mortified to the core. "Even if I didn't wake up, you could have taken me back to my room."