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.

work-related excuse,

saw through her. "Your appetite improves just

know me so well!" Kara said

avoid sitting with Brandon, I gave in. If I kept arguing, Kara would

mind worked in unique ways, and

meals, someone approached. "Kara, is that

girl holding

delighted. "Clara,

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

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

table. I

night, you only slept in my bed. It's not like we... slept together." Brandon's words almost made me spit out the soup 1

with him, then suddenly snatched the napkin from his

I leaned closer to

wake up," Brandon said casually, eating

replied. I've

I did

take-it-or-leave-it look.

made me feel mortified to the core. "Even if I didn't wake